Avery, CA frost dates
Last spring frostMay 7median date
First fall frostOct 28median date
Growing season174 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Avery compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Avery falls between April 18 and May 31, a 43-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 5 and November 16.
- The median last frost is 37 days later than the California median of Mar 31.
- Its 174-day growing season is longer than 22% of the 636 California places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 52 days later than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 115 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Lodi, CA, 81 km away, the last frost here is 87 days later than there and the growing season is 125 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 18 |
| 50% (median) | May 7 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 31 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 5 |
| 50% (median) | October 28 |
| 90% (late) | November 16 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Avery, CA
Avery, CA frost dates — last frost May 7, first frost Oct 28, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to May 14Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 12
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 12
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 12
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 11Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 11
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to May 14Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 21 to May 28Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 16Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 16Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 19
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 21Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 14Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Aug 26
Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28
Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 11
Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 18
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Avery, CA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | May 14 – May 28 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Apr 9 – May 14 | Sep 2 – Sep 30 |
| Kale | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Broccoli | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | Jul 22 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — | Jul 22 – Aug 12 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | Jul 22 – Aug 12 |
| Okra | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | May 28 – Jun 11 | May 28 – Jun 11 | — |
| Basil | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | May 14 – May 28 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 2 – May 14 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 9 – Apr 16 | May 21 – May 28 | May 14 – May 28 | Aug 12 – Aug 26 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 9 – Apr 16 | — | May 14 – May 28 | Aug 19 – Sep 2 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 9 – Apr 16 | — | May 14 – May 28 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 9 – Apr 16 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 16 – May 14 | Aug 5 – Aug 19 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 16 – May 14 | Aug 19 – Sep 2 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 16 – May 7 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 23 – May 21 | Aug 19 – Sep 2 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 23 – May 14 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 14 – Jun 4 | Aug 12 – Aug 26 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 14 – May 28 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 21 – Jun 11 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 14 – Nov 18 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Calaveras Big Trees, CA weather station, 10 km away (elevation 4,695 ft (1,431 m)).
Frost dates near Avery
- Hathaway Pines May 7 · Oct 28
- Murphys Feb 20 · Dec 11
- Mountain Ranch May 7 · Oct 28
- Douglas Flat Feb 20 · Dec 11
- Vallecito Feb 20 · Dec 11
- Arnold May 7 · Oct 28
- Columbia Apr 9 · Nov 9
- Rail Road Flat May 7 · Oct 28
- Mokelumne Hill May 7 · Oct 28
- Wilseyville May 7 · Oct 28
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Avery, CA?
The median last spring frost in Avery, CA is May 7. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 31, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Avery, CA?
The median first fall frost is October 28, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 5.
How long is the growing season in Avery, CA?
About 174 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Avery, CA?
Avery, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.