Frost dates for 95534Cutten, CA
The average last spring frost in Cutten is February 22 and the average first fall frost is December 7, giving a typical growing season of about 293 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 22
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 7
- Growing season
- 293 days
Safer after Mar 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 15 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 41 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 1 · Apr 1 · Apr 22 | Oct 25 · Nov 12 · Dec 4 | 223 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 31 · Feb 22 · Mar 23 | Nov 15 · Dec 7 · Jan 11 | 293 days | 97% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 11 · Jan 3 · Feb 8 | Dec 3 · Dec 25 · Jan 29 | 365 days | 48% |
Planting calendar for Cutten
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 22 – Mar 30 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 10 – Aug 17 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 22 – Feb 22 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 24 – Apr 24 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 8 – Mar 9 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 24 – Apr 24 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Aug 27 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 10 – Apr 24 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Apr 24 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 10 – Sep 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 10 – Aug 17 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Apr 24 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 17 – Apr 9 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Mar 9 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Mar 24 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 11 – Jan 7 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 4 – Feb 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Aug 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Sep 6 – Sep 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 25 – Jan 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Feb 22 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Sep 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Apr 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Oct 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 13 – Oct 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Mar 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Oct 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Feb 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Sep 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 27 – Dec 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 95534 is matched to the NOAA station Eureka Wfo Woodley Island, CA, 1.9 km away, at 20 ft elevation (0 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Wfo Woodley Island, CA (used) | 20 ft | Feb 22 | Dec 7 |
| Arcata Eureka Ap, CA | 200 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 30 |
| Scotia, CA | 136 ft | Feb 1 | Dec 19 |
| Grizzly Creek Sp, CA | 413 ft | Mar 4 | Nov 22 |
Frost dates near Cutten
- Eureka, CA 95502 · last Feb 22, first Dec 7
- Samoa, CA 95564 · last Feb 22, first Dec 7
- Fields Landing, CA 95537 · last Feb 22, first Dec 7
- Bayside, CA 95524 · last Feb 22, first Dec 7
- Arcata, CA 95518 · last Feb 22, first Dec 7
- Loleta, CA 95551 · last Feb 1, first Dec 19
- Mckinleyville, CA 95519 · last Mar 8, first Nov 30
- Fortuna, CA 95540 · last Feb 1, first Dec 19
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Cutten, CA?
- For ZIP code 95534, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 22, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Eureka Wfo Woodley Island, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 23.
- When is the first frost in Cutten, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 7. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 15, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 95534?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 293 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.