Frost dates for 95553Miranda, CA
The average last spring frost in Miranda is March 10 and the average first fall frost is December 1, giving a typical growing season of about 271 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 10
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 1
- Growing season
- 271 days
Safer after Apr 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 7 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 35 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 16 · Apr 13 · May 7 | Oct 19 · Nov 7 · Dec 2 | 209 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 9 · Mar 10 · Apr 13 | Nov 7 · Dec 1 · Jan 9 | 271 days | 98% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 10 · Jan 15 · Mar 5 | Nov 25 · Dec 26 · Feb 8 | 351 days | 63% |
Planting calendar for Miranda
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 7 – Apr 15 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 26 – Aug 11 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 7 – Mar 10 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 24 – Mar 25 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – Aug 21 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 26 – May 10 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 26 – Sep 13 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 26 – Aug 11 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – Apr 25 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 25 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Apr 9 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 27 – Jan 23 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Feb 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Aug 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 31 – Sep 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 10 – Feb 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Sep 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Apr 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Oct 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 7 – Oct 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Oct 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 6 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 21 – Dec 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 95553 is matched to the NOAA station Richardson Gr Sp, CA, 23.8 km away, at 503 ft elevation (731 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson Gr Sp, CA (used) | 503 ft | Mar 10 | Dec 1 |
| Grizzly Creek Sp, CA | 413 ft | Mar 4 | Nov 22 |
| Shelter Cove Aviation, CA | 246 ft | — | — |
| Scotia, CA | 136 ft | Feb 1 | Dec 19 |
Frost dates near Miranda
- Myers Flat, CA 95554 · last Mar 10, first Dec 1
- Phillipsville, CA 95559 · last Mar 10, first Dec 1
- Weott, CA 95571 · last Feb 1, first Dec 19
- Redway, CA 95560 · last Mar 10, first Dec 1
- Blocksburg, CA 95514 · last Apr 16, first Oct 31
- Redcrest, CA 95569 · last Feb 1, first Dec 19
- Garberville, CA 95542 · last Mar 10, first Dec 1
- Alderpoint, CA 95511 · last Mar 10, first Dec 1
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Miranda, CA?
- For ZIP code 95553, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 10, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Richardson Gr Sp, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 13.
- When is the first frost in Miranda, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 7, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 95553?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 271 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.