Frost dates for 95532Crescent City, CA
The average last spring frost in Crescent City is March 11 and the average first fall frost is November 23, giving a typical growing season of about 256 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 11
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 23
- Growing season
- 256 days
Safer after Apr 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 27 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 27 · Apr 23 · May 19 | Oct 10 · Nov 1 · Nov 20 | 190 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 31 · Mar 11 · Apr 12 | Nov 1 · Nov 23 · Dec 25 | 256 days | 99% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 8 · Jan 17 · Mar 7 | Nov 18 · Dec 17 · Feb 15 | 336 days | 75% |
Planting calendar for Crescent City
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 8 – Apr 16 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 27 – Aug 3 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 8 – Mar 11 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Aug 13 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – May 11 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Sep 5 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Aug 3 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Apr 26 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 26 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Apr 10 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 28 – Jan 24 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 23 – Sep 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Sep 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Apr 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Sep 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 30 – Oct 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 31 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Oct 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 29 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 13 – Dec 14 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 95532 is matched to the NOAA station Crescent City 3 Nnw, CA, 4.6 km away, at 43 ft elevation (4 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent City 3 Nnw, CA (used) | 43 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 23 |
| Crescent City Mcnamara Ap, CA | 56 ft | Jan 30 | Dec 25 |
| Klamath, CA | 28 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 20 |
| Brookings 2 Se, OR | 50 ft | Jan 31 | Dec 27 |
Frost dates near Crescent City
- Crescent City, CA 95531 · last Mar 11, first Nov 23
- Fort Dick, CA 95538 · last Mar 11, first Nov 23
- Smith River, CA 95567 · last Jan 31, first Dec 27
- Klamath, CA 95548 · last Mar 16, first Nov 20
- Brookings, OR 97415 · last Jan 31, first Dec 27
- Gasquet, CA 95543 · last May 1, first Oct 12
- Orick, CA 95555 · last Apr 12, first Nov 6
- O Brien, OR 97534 · last May 1, first Oct 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Crescent City, CA?
- For ZIP code 95532, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 11, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Crescent City 3 Nnw, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 12.
- When is the first frost in Crescent City, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 23. 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 95532?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 256 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.