Frost dates for 94060Pescadero, CA
The average last spring frost in Pescadero is March 2 and the average first fall frost is November 25, giving a typical growing season of about 268 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 2
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 25
- Growing season
- 268 days
Safer after Apr 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 22 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) | Mar 26 · Apr 26 · Jun 7 | Oct 2 · Nov 1 · Nov 24 | 187 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 31 · Mar 2 · Apr 15 | Nov 1 · Nov 25 · Jan 1 | 268 days | 99% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 1 · Jan 2 · Feb 19 | Nov 21 · Dec 12 · Jan 26 | 351 days | 61% |
Planting calendar for Pescadero
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 | Jan 30 – Apr 7 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 18 – Aug 5 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 30 – Mar 2 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 16 – Mar 17 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Aug 15 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 18 – May 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 18 – Sep 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 18 – Aug 5 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 25 – Apr 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Apr 1 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 19 – Jan 15 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 12 – Feb 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Sep 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 2 – Jan 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Sep 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Apr 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Oct 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Mar 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 1 – Oct 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Oct 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 31 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 15 – Dec 16 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 94060 is matched to the NOAA station San Gregorio 2 Se, CA, 11.7 km away, at 275 ft elevation (39 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Gregorio 2 Se, CA (used) | 275 ft | Mar 2 | Nov 25 |
| Skyline Ridge Preserve, CA | 2,270 ft | Mar 21 | Dec 15 |
| Woodside Fire Stn 1, CA | 380 ft | Feb 25 | Nov 25 |
| Ben Lomond #4, CA | 420 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 11 |
Frost dates near Pescadero
- Loma Mar, CA 94021 · last Feb 25, first Nov 25
- La Honda, CA 94020 · last Feb 25, first Nov 25
- San Gregorio, CA 94074 · last Feb 6, first Dec 17
- Menlo Park, CA 94026 · last Feb 25, first Nov 25
- Redwood City, CA 94064 · last Feb 25, first Nov 25
- Boulder Creek, CA 95006 · last Mar 25, first Nov 11
- Portola Valley, CA 94028 · last Feb 25, first Nov 25
- Davenport, CA 95017 · last Mar 25, first Nov 11
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Pescadero, CA?
- For ZIP code 94060, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the San Gregorio 2 Se, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 15.
- When is the first frost in Pescadero, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 25. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 94060?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 268 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.