Frost dates for 96088Shingletown, CA
The average last spring frost in Shingletown is June 3 and the average first fall frost is September 14, giving a typical growing season of about 102 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 3
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 14
- Growing season
- 102 days
Safer after Jun 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 214 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) | — | — | 70 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 15 · Jun 3 · Jun 19 | Sep 1 · Sep 14 · Sep 27 | 102 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 24 · May 13 · Jun 3 | Sep 13 · Oct 1 · Oct 17 | 141 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Shingletown
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 | May 3 – Jul 9 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 19 – May 25 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jul 3 – Aug 3 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 20 – Jun 18 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jul 3 – Aug 3 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jul 3 – Jun 4 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 19 – Aug 3 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jul 3 – Aug 3 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 19 – Jun 27 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 19 – May 25 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jul 3 – Aug 3 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 26 – Jul 19 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 3 – Jun 18 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | May 3 – Jul 3 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 22 – Apr 18 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 20 – Jun 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 20 – Jun 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 15 – May 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jun 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 5 – Jun 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 3 – Jul 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jul 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – Jun 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 3 – Jun 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Aug 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 20 – Jun 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 28 – Jul 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jun 3 – Jul 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 5 – Jun 20 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 4 – Oct 5 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 96088 is matched to the NOAA station Burney, CA, 46.1 km away, at 3,198 ft elevation (220 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burney, CA (used) | 3,198 ft | Jun 3 | Sep 14 |
| Manzanita Lake, CA | 5,750 ft | Jun 9 | Sep 21 |
| Mineral, CA | 4,875 ft | Jun 10 | Sep 13 |
| Redding Muni Ap, CA | 497 ft | Mar 3 | Nov 21 |
Frost dates near Shingletown
- Manton, CA 96059 · last May 29, first Sep 19
- Whitmore, CA 96096 · last May 29, first Sep 19
- Paynes Creek, CA 96075 · last Apr 17, first Nov 11
- Millville, CA 96062 · last Mar 3, first Nov 21
- Oak Run, CA 96069 · last Feb 8, first Dec 28
- Bella Vista, CA 96008 · last Feb 8, first Dec 28
- Palo Cedro, CA 96073 · last Mar 3, first Nov 21
- Mineral, CA 96063 · last Jun 10, first Sep 13
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Shingletown, CA?
- For ZIP code 96088, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 3, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Burney, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 19.
- When is the first frost in Shingletown, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 14. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 96088?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 102 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.