Frost dates for 95944Goodyears Bar, CA
The average last spring frost in Goodyears Bar is April 28 and the average first fall frost is October 25, giving a typical growing season of about 178 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 28
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 25
- Growing season
- 178 days
Safer after May 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 177 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) | May 2 · May 24 · Jun 11 | Sep 24 · Oct 8 · Oct 22 | 137 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 13 · Apr 28 · May 22 | Oct 9 · Oct 25 · Nov 8 | 178 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 10 · Apr 6 · Apr 25 | Oct 28 · Nov 10 · Dec 1 | 219 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Goodyears Bar
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 28 – Jun 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 14 – Jul 5 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 28 – Jun 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 14 – May 13 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 28 – Jun 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jul 15 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jun 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Aug 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jul 5 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jun 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 13 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 28 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 13 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Jun 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Sep 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 28 – Jun 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 31 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 15 – Nov 15 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 95944 is matched to the NOAA station Downieville, CA, 5.8 km away, at 2,915 ft elevation (228 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downieville, CA (used) | 2,915 ft | Apr 28 | Oct 25 |
| Strawberry Valley, CA | 3,808 ft | May 4 | Oct 30 |
| Bowman Dam, CA | 5,385 ft | May 12 | Oct 29 |
| Lake Spaulding, CA | 5,156 ft | May 22 | Oct 16 |
Frost dates near Goodyears Bar
- Downieville, CA 95936 · last May 4, first Oct 30
- Alleghany, CA 95910 · last May 12, first Oct 29
- Camptonville, CA 95922 · last Apr 14, first Nov 20
- Strawberry Valley, CA 95981 · last May 12, first Oct 29
- Washington, CA 95986 · last Apr 14, first Nov 20
- Sierra City, CA 96125 · last May 12, first Oct 29
- Clipper Mills, CA 95930 · last May 4, first Oct 30
- North San Juan, CA 95960 · last Apr 1, first Nov 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Goodyears Bar, CA?
- For ZIP code 95944, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 28, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Downieville, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 22.
- When is the first frost in Goodyears Bar, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 25. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 9, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 95944?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 178 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.