Frost dates for 96161Truckee, CA
Frost is possible in any month near Truckee, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Donner Mem Sp, 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) | — | — | 41 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 81 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 6 · May 28 · Jun 16 | Sep 9 · Sep 27 · Oct 15 | 123 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 96161 is matched to the NOAA station Donner Mem Sp, CA, 5.4 km away, at 5,937 ft elevation (24 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donner Mem Sp, CA (used) | 5,937 ft | — | — |
| Truckee Rs, CA | 5,823 ft | — | — |
| Truckee-Tahoe Ap, CA | 5,900 ft | — | — |
| Boca, CA | 5,575 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Truckee
- Truckee, CA 96160 · last —, first —
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- Carnelian Bay, CA 96140 · last Jun 9, first Sep 25
- Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 · last Jun 9, first Sep 25
- Norden, CA 95724 · last —, first —
- Kings Beach, CA 96143 · last Jun 9, first Sep 25
- Tahoe City, CA 96145 · last Jun 9, first Sep 25
- Olympic Valley, CA 96146 · last Jun 9, first Sep 25
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Truckee, CA?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station (Donner Mem Sp, CA), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Truckee, 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.