Frost dates for 95626Elverta, CA
The average last spring frost in Elverta is February 22 and the average first fall frost is November 24, giving a typical growing season of about 277 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 22
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 24
- Growing season
- 277 days
Safer after Apr 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 9 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 24 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 2 · Apr 1 · Apr 22 | Oct 24 · Nov 10 · Nov 25 | 224 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 10 · Feb 22 · Apr 1 | Nov 9 · Nov 24 · Dec 21 | 277 days | 99% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 17 · Jan 17 · Feb 19 | Nov 21 · Dec 10 · Jan 18 | 335 days | 81% |
Planting calendar for Elverta
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 4 |
| 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 14 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 10 – Apr 24 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Apr 24 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 10 – Sep 6 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 10 – Aug 4 |
| 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) | Jul 25 – Aug 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 24 – Sep 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 25 – Jan 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Feb 22 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Apr 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 31 – Oct 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Mar 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Oct 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Feb 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 30 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 14 – Dec 15 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 95626 is matched to the NOAA station Sacramento Metro Ap, CA, 12.5 km away, at 23 ft elevation (33 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Metro Ap, CA (used) | 23 ft | Feb 22 | Nov 24 |
| Sacramento 5 Ese, CA | 38 ft | Jan 12 | Dec 16 |
| Sacramento Executive Ap, CA | 15 ft | Feb 2 | Dec 2 |
| Woodland 1 Wnw, CA | 67 ft | Feb 7 | Dec 5 |
Frost dates near Elverta
- Rio Linda, CA 95673 · last Feb 22, first Nov 24
- Sacramento, CA 95836 · last Feb 22, first Nov 24
- Antelope, CA 95843 · last Jan 12, first Dec 16
- Mcclellan, CA 95652 · last Jan 12, first Dec 16
- North Highlands, CA 95660 · last Jan 12, first Dec 16
- Pleasant Grove, CA 95668 · last Feb 22, first Nov 24
- Roseville, CA 95747 · last Feb 22, first Nov 24
- Citrus Heights, CA 95621 · last Jan 12, first Dec 16
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Elverta, CA?
- For ZIP code 95626, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 22, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Sacramento Metro Ap, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 1.
- When is the first frost in Elverta, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 24. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 9, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 95626?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 277 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.