Frost dates for 93670Yettem, CA
The average last spring frost in Yettem is January 23 and the average first fall frost is December 13, giving a typical growing season of about 328 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jan 23
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 13
- Growing season
- 328 days
Safer after Feb 27 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 27 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 47 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) | Jan 26 · Feb 27 · Apr 2 | Nov 15 · Nov 29 · Dec 16 | 274 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 29 · Jan 23 · Feb 27 | Nov 27 · Dec 13 · Jan 8 | 328 days | 93% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 16 · Jan 2 · Jan 24 | Dec 9 · Dec 25 · Jan 12 | 364 days | 51% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 93670 is matched to the NOAA station Visalia, CA, 16.4 km away, at 303 ft elevation (31 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia, CA (used) | 303 ft | Jan 23 | Dec 13 |
| Lemon Cove, CA | 513 ft | Feb 5 | Dec 8 |
| Lindsay, CA | 435 ft | Feb 20 | Nov 30 |
| Three Rivers Edison Ph 1, CA | 1,140 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 26 |
Frost dates near Yettem
- Cutler, CA 93615 · last Jan 23, first Dec 13
- Orosi, CA 93647 · last Jan 23, first Dec 13
- Ivanhoe, CA 93235 · last Jan 23, first Dec 13
- Sultana, CA 93666 · last Jan 23, first Dec 13
- Visalia, CA 93291 · last Jan 23, first Dec 13
- Dinuba, CA 93618 · last Jan 23, first Dec 13
- Woodlake, CA 93286 · last Feb 5, first Dec 8
- Orange Cove, CA 93646 · last Jan 23, first Dec 13
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Yettem, CA?
- For ZIP code 93670, the average last spring frost (32°F) is January 23, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Visalia, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after February 27.
- When is the first frost in Yettem, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 13. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 27, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 93670?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 328 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.