Frost dates for 95526Bridgeville, CA
The average last spring frost in Bridgeville is March 4 and the average first fall frost is November 22, giving a typical growing season of about 264 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 4
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 22
- Growing season
- 264 days
Safer after Apr 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 20 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 14 · Apr 8 · Apr 26 | Oct 19 · Nov 5 · Nov 23 | 210 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 27 · Mar 4 · Apr 8 | Nov 1 · Nov 22 · Dec 15 | 264 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 6 · Jan 19 · Feb 28 | Nov 16 · Dec 8 · Jan 24 | 330 days | 84% |
Planting calendar for Bridgeville
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 1 – Apr 9 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 20 – Aug 2 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 1 – Mar 4 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 3 – May 4 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 18 – Mar 19 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 3 – May 4 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Aug 12 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 20 – May 4 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – May 4 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 20 – Sep 4 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 20 – Aug 2 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – May 4 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Apr 19 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 19 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Apr 3 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 21 – Jan 17 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 4 – Feb 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Apr 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Mar 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 29 – Oct 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Oct 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 28 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 12 – Dec 13 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 95526 is matched to the NOAA station Grizzly Creek Sp, CA, 9.4 km away, at 413 ft elevation (217 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzly Creek Sp, CA (used) | 413 ft | Mar 4 | Nov 22 |
| Scotia, CA | 136 ft | Feb 1 | Dec 19 |
| Eureka Wfo Woodley Island, CA | 20 ft | Feb 22 | Dec 7 |
| Richardson Gr Sp, CA | 503 ft | Mar 10 | Dec 1 |
Frost dates near Bridgeville
- Carlotta, CA 95528 · last Mar 4, first Nov 22
- Redcrest, CA 95569 · last Feb 1, first Dec 19
- Weott, CA 95571 · last Feb 1, first Dec 19
- Kneeland, CA 95549 · last Apr 16, first Oct 31
- Myers Flat, CA 95554 · last Mar 10, first Dec 1
- Scotia, CA 95565 · last Feb 1, first Dec 19
- Blocksburg, CA 95514 · last Apr 16, first Oct 31
- Miranda, CA 95553 · last Mar 10, first Dec 1
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Bridgeville, CA?
- For ZIP code 95526, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 4, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Grizzly Creek Sp, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 8.
- When is the first frost in Bridgeville, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 22. 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 95526?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 264 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.