Frost dates for 95360Newman, CA
The average last spring frost in Newman is February 26 and the average first fall frost is November 29, giving a typical growing season of about 273 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 26
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 29
- Growing season
- 273 days
Safer after Apr 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 12 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 28 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 3 · Apr 7 · May 6 | Oct 26 · Nov 14 · Dec 1 | 218 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 18 · Feb 26 · Apr 21 | Nov 12 · Nov 29 · Dec 21 | 273 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 21 · Jan 20 · Mar 31 | Nov 24 · Dec 12 · Jan 16 | 334 days | 87% |
Planting calendar for Newman
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 26 – Apr 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 14 – Aug 9 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 26 – Feb 26 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 12 – Mar 13 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Aug 19 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 14 – Apr 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 14 – Sep 11 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 14 – Aug 9 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Apr 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 13 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 28 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 15 – Jan 11 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 8 – Feb 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Aug 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 29 – Sep 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 29 – Jan 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Feb 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Sep 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Apr 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Oct 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Mar 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 5 – Oct 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Oct 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Sep 4 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 19 – Dec 20 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 95360 is matched to the NOAA station Newman, CA, 6.4 km away, at 90 ft elevation (45 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newman, CA (used) | 90 ft | Feb 26 | Nov 29 |
| Merced 23 Wsw, CA | 78 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 14 |
| San Luis Dam, CA | 277 ft | Jan 27 | Dec 11 |
| Turlock #2, CA | 103 ft | Jan 6 | Dec 20 |
Frost dates near Newman
- Crows Landing, CA 95313 · last Feb 26, first Nov 29
- Gustine, CA 95322 · last Feb 26, first Nov 29
- Stevinson, CA 95374 · last Mar 28, first Nov 14
- Patterson, CA 95363 · last Jan 31, first Dec 5
- Hilmar, CA 95324 · last Jan 6, first Dec 20
- Turlock, CA 95380 · last Jan 6, first Dec 20
- Westley, CA 95387 · last Feb 25, first Nov 26
- Delhi, CA 95315 · last Jan 6, first Dec 20
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Newman, CA?
- For ZIP code 95360, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Newman, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 21.
- When is the first frost in Newman, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 29. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 12, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 95360?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 273 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.