Frost dates for 95481Talmage, CA
The average last spring frost in Talmage is March 5 and the average first fall frost is November 21, giving a typical growing season of about 259 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 5
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 21
- Growing season
- 259 days
Safer after Apr 7 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 2 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 23 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 18 · Apr 12 · Apr 30 | Oct 14 · Nov 2 · Nov 22 | 204 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 29 · Mar 5 · Apr 7 | Nov 2 · Nov 21 · Dec 9 | 259 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 22 · Jan 27 · Feb 28 | Nov 15 · Dec 5 · Jan 8 | 318 days | 94% |
Planting calendar for Talmage
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 2 – Apr 10 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 21 – Aug 1 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 2 – Mar 5 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – Aug 11 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – May 5 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Sep 3 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Aug 1 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 20 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Apr 4 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 22 – Jan 18 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Sep 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 5 – Feb 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Apr 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 28 – Oct 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Oct 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 27 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 11 – Dec 12 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 95481 is matched to the NOAA station Ukiah Muni Ap, CA, 3 km away, at 601 ft elevation (26 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukiah Muni Ap, CA (used) | 601 ft | Mar 5 | Nov 21 |
| Ukiah, CA | 636 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 20 |
| Potter Valley Powerhouse, CA | 1,018 ft | Apr 8 | Nov 6 |
| Willits 1 Ne, CA | 1,353 ft | May 5 | Oct 9 |
Frost dates near Talmage
- Ukiah, CA 95482 · last Mar 19, first Nov 20
- Calpella, CA 95418 · last Mar 19, first Nov 20
- Redwood Valley, CA 95470 · last Mar 19, first Nov 20
- Witter Springs, CA 95493 · last Apr 8, first Nov 6
- Lakeport, CA 95453 · last Apr 10, first Nov 6
- Boonville, CA 95415 · last Mar 5, first Nov 21
- Upper Lake, CA 95485 · last Apr 8, first Nov 6
- Hopland, CA 95449 · last Feb 25, first Dec 3
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Talmage, CA?
- For ZIP code 95481, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 5, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Ukiah Muni Ap, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 7.
- When is the first frost in Talmage, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 21. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 95481?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 259 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.