Frost dates for 95374Stevinson, CA
The average last spring frost in Stevinson is March 28 and the average first fall frost is November 14, giving a typical growing season of about 233 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 28
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 14
- Growing season
- 233 days
Safer after Apr 27 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 27 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 18 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) | Apr 6 · Apr 29 · May 25 | Oct 9 · Oct 31 · Nov 16 | 183 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 18 · Mar 28 · Apr 27 | Oct 27 · Nov 14 · Dec 1 | 233 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 4 · Feb 12 · Mar 24 | Nov 9 · Nov 29 · Dec 31 | 294 days | 99% |
Planting calendar for Stevinson
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 | Feb 25 – May 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – Jul 25 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 25 – Mar 28 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Aug 4 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Aug 27 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Jul 25 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – May 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 27 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 10 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Jul 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Feb 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – May 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Sep 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Oct 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 20 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 4 – Dec 5 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 95374 is matched to the NOAA station Merced 23 Wsw, CA, 10 km away, at 78 ft elevation (1 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced 23 Wsw, CA (used) | 78 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 14 |
| Newman, CA | 90 ft | Feb 26 | Nov 29 |
| Turlock #2, CA | 103 ft | Jan 6 | Dec 20 |
| Los Banos, CA | 120 ft | Jan 26 | Dec 10 |
Frost dates near Stevinson
- Hilmar, CA 95324 · last Jan 6, first Dec 20
- Delhi, CA 95315 · last Jan 6, first Dec 20
- Livingston, CA 95334 · last Jan 6, first Dec 20
- Crows Landing, CA 95313 · last Feb 26, first Nov 29
- Turlock, CA 95380 · last Jan 6, first Dec 20
- Newman, CA 95360 · last Feb 26, first Nov 29
- Gustine, CA 95322 · last Feb 26, first Nov 29
- Cressey, CA 95312 · last Mar 3, first Nov 24
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Stevinson, CA?
- For ZIP code 95374, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 28, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Merced 23 Wsw, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 27.
- When is the first frost in Stevinson, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 14. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 27, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 95374?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 233 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.