Frost dates for 95555Orick, CA
The average last spring frost in Orick is April 12 and the average first fall frost is November 6, giving a typical growing season of about 209 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 12
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 6
- Growing season
- 209 days
Safer after May 5 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 15 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 10 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) | Apr 21 · May 13 · Jun 12 | Sep 21 · Oct 10 · Nov 4 | 146 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 12 · Apr 12 · May 5 | Oct 15 · Nov 6 · Dec 6 | 209 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 3 · Feb 27 · Apr 6 | Nov 7 · Dec 9 · Jan 26 | 283 days | 97% |
Planting calendar for Orick
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 | Mar 12 – May 18 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 28 – Jul 17 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 12 – Apr 12 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 29 – Apr 27 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jul 27 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – Jun 12 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – Aug 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – Jul 17 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 5 – May 28 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 27 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – May 12 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Feb 25 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Jul 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Aug 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – May 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Sep 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – May 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 27 – Nov 27 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 95555 is matched to the NOAA station Orick Prairie Creek Park, CA, 1.1 km away, at 160 ft elevation (52 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orick Prairie Creek Park, CA (used) | 160 ft | Apr 12 | Nov 6 |
| Klamath, CA | 28 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 20 |
| Orleans, CA | 403 ft | Mar 12 | Nov 26 |
| Arcata Eureka Ap, CA | 200 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 30 |
Frost dates near Orick
- Klamath, CA 95548 · last Mar 16, first Nov 20
- Trinidad, CA 95570 · last Mar 8, first Nov 30
- Orleans, CA 95556 · last Mar 12, first Nov 26
- Hoopa, CA 95546 · last Mar 12, first Nov 26
- Mckinleyville, CA 95519 · last Mar 8, first Nov 30
- Crescent City, CA 95532 · last Mar 11, first Nov 23
- Blue Lake, CA 95525 · last Mar 8, first Nov 30
- Somes Bar, CA 95568 · last Apr 27, first Oct 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Orick, CA?
- For ZIP code 95555, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 12, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Orick Prairie Creek Park, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 5.
- When is the first frost in Orick, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 6. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 15, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 95555?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 209 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.