Frost dates for 93633Kings Canyon National Pk, CA
The average last spring frost in Kings Canyon National Pk is June 1 and the average first fall frost is October 7, giving a typical growing season of about 132 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 1
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 7
- Growing season
- 132 days
Safer after Jun 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 217 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | May 26 · Jun 9 · Jun 22 | Sep 7 · Sep 25 · Oct 14 | 108 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 11 · Jun 1 · Jun 15 | Sep 19 · Oct 7 · Oct 30 | 132 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 25 · May 16 · Jun 6 | Oct 1 · Oct 21 · Nov 11 | 158 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Kings Canyon National Pk
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | May 1 – Jul 7 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 17 – Jun 17 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jul 1 – Aug 1 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 18 – Jun 16 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jul 1 – Aug 1 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jul 1 – Jun 27 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 17 – Aug 1 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jul 1 – Aug 1 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 17 – Jul 20 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 17 – Jun 17 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jul 1 – Aug 1 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 24 – Jul 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 1 – Jun 16 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | May 1 – Jul 1 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 16 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 18 – Jun 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 18 – Jun 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jun 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Jul 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 28 – Jun 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Jul 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 1 – Jul 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 24 – Jun 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 1 – Jun 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 18 – Jun 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Jul 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jun 1 – Jul 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 28 – Jul 13 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 27 – Oct 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 93633 is matched to the NOAA station Grant Grove, CA, 0.5 km away, at 6,580 ft elevation (12 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Grove, CA (used) | 6,580 ft | Jun 1 | Oct 7 |
| Balch Pwr House, CA | 1,735 ft | Feb 23 | Dec 12 |
| Lodgepole, CA | 6,735 ft | Jun 8 | Sep 20 |
| Ash Mtn, CA | 1,708 ft | Mar 12 | Dec 9 |
Frost dates near Kings Canyon National Pk
- Hume, CA 93628 · last Jun 1, first Oct 7
- Miramonte, CA 93641 · last Feb 23, first Dec 12
- Dunlap, CA 93621 · last Feb 23, first Dec 12
- Badger, CA 93603 · last Mar 12, first Dec 9
- Yokuts, CA 93675 · last Feb 23, first Dec 12
- Lemon Cove, CA 93244 · last Mar 12, first Dec 9
- Sequoia National Park, CA 93262 · last Jun 8, first Sep 20
- Kaweah, CA 93237 · last Mar 12, first Dec 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Kings Canyon National Pk, CA?
- For ZIP code 93633, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Grant Grove, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 15.
- When is the first frost in Kings Canyon National Pk, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 7. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 19, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 93633?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 132 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.