Frost dates for 96141Homewood, CA
The average last spring frost in Homewood is June 7 and the average first fall frost is September 28, giving a typical growing season of about 113 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 7
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 28
- Growing season
- 113 days
Safer after Jun 24 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 223 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) | Jun 5 · Jun 19 · Jul 8 | Aug 29 · Sep 15 · Oct 1 | 87 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 21 · Jun 7 · Jun 24 | Sep 10 · Sep 28 · Oct 16 | 113 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 3 · May 25 · Jun 12 | Sep 22 · Oct 12 · Nov 1 | 140 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Homewood
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 7 – Jul 13 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 23 – Jun 8 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | May 7 – Jun 7 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jul 7 – Aug 7 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 24 – Jun 22 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jul 7 – Aug 7 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jul 7 – Jun 18 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 23 – Aug 7 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jul 7 – Aug 7 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 23 – Jul 11 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 23 – Jun 8 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jul 7 – Aug 7 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 30 – Jul 23 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 7 – Jun 22 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | May 7 – Jul 7 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Apr 22 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 24 – Jun 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 19 – May 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 24 – Jun 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 29 – Jun 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 7 – Jun 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 19 – Jun 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jul 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 7 – Jul 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Aug 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – Jun 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 7 – Jun 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Aug 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 24 – Jun 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jul 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jun 7 – Jul 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 19 – Jul 4 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 18 – Oct 19 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 96141 is matched to the NOAA station Dagget Pass, NV, 26.8 km away, at 7,334 ft elevation (165 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dagget Pass, NV (used) | 7,334 ft | Jun 7 | Sep 28 |
| Tahoma, CA | 6,315 ft | Jun 4 | Oct 3 |
| Tahoe City, CA | 6,230 ft | Jun 9 | Sep 25 |
| Glenbrook, NV | 6,350 ft | Jun 5 | Oct 9 |
Frost dates near Homewood
- Tahoma, CA 96142 · last Jun 9, first Sep 25
- Olympic Valley, CA 96146 · last Jun 9, first Sep 25
- Tahoe City, CA 96145 · last Jun 9, first Sep 25
- Carnelian Bay, CA 96140 · last Jun 9, first Sep 25
- Glenbrook, NV 89413 · last Jun 5, first Oct 9
- Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 · last Jun 9, first Sep 25
- Crystal Bay, NV 89402 · last Jun 5, first Oct 9
- Kings Beach, CA 96143 · last Jun 9, first Sep 25
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Homewood, CA?
- For ZIP code 96141, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 7, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Dagget Pass, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 24.
- When is the first frost in Homewood, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 28. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 10, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 96141?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 113 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.