Frost dates for 96111Floriston, CA
Frost is possible in any month near Floriston, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Boca, CA station.
Frost is possible in any month. Even summer nights can drop to freezing at this station, so protect tender plants whenever cold nights are forecast.
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) | — | — | 15 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 33 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 70 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 96111 is matched to the NOAA station Boca, CA, 6.2 km away, at 5,575 ft elevation (109 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boca, CA (used) | 5,575 ft | — | — |
| Truckee-Tahoe Ap, CA | 5,900 ft | — | — |
| Verdi 2W, CA | 5,429 ft | May 9 | Oct 17 |
| Truckee Rs, CA | 5,823 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Floriston
- Verdi, NV 89439 · last May 8, first Oct 12
- Truckee, CA 96161 · last —, first —
- Incline Village, NV 89452 · last May 17, first Oct 13
- Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 · last Jun 9, first Sep 25
- Kings Beach, CA 96143 · last Jun 9, first Sep 25
- Reno, NV 89519 · last May 8, first Oct 12
- Carnelian Bay, CA 96140 · last Jun 9, first Sep 25
- Crystal Bay, NV 89402 · last Jun 5, first Oct 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Floriston, CA?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station (Boca, CA), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Floriston, CA?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station.
- 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.