Berry Creek, CA frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 7median date
First fall frostDec 18median date
Growing season314 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 7 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Berry Creek compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Berry Creek fall between December 18 and February 7. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as November 26, or the last frost as late as April 1.
- Nearby Chico, CA, 43 km away, has a regular frost season (last frost Mar 4), a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 27 |
| 50% (median) | February 7 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 1 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 26 |
| 50% (median) | December 18 |
| 90% (late) | January 27 |
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 Berry Creek, CA
Berry Creek, CA frost dates — last frost Feb 7, first frost Dec 18, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
In mild climates, summer heat limits many crops as much as frost does. Use this calendar for spring planting and lean on fall and winter for cool-season crops.
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Start indoors: Nov 15 to Nov 29Transplant outside: Jan 10 to Jan 24
Start indoors: Nov 29 to Dec 13Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7
Start indoors: Nov 29 to Dec 13Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7
Start indoors: Dec 13 to Dec 27Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28
Start indoors: Dec 13 to Dec 27Transplant outside: Jan 17 to Jan 31Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Oct 23 to Nov 20
Start indoors: Dec 13 to Dec 27Transplant outside: Jan 10 to Jan 24Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 30
Start indoors: Dec 13 to Dec 27Transplant outside: Jan 24 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Dec 13 to Dec 27Transplant outside: Jan 17 to Jan 31Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Dec 13 to Dec 27Transplant outside: Jan 24 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28
Sow outdoors: Dec 27 to Jan 17Sow outdoors: Dec 27 to Jan 17Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Dec 27 to Jan 17Sow outdoors: Dec 27 to Jan 17Plant for fall: Oct 23 to Nov 13
Sow outdoors: Jan 3 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Nov 6 to Nov 27
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 16
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 17Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 17Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7
Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 23
Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Feb 7
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 23
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Oct 23 to Nov 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28
Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 14
Plant for fall: Dec 4 to Jan 8Plant for fall: Dec 4 to Jan 8
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Berry Creek, CA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 15 – Nov 29 | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | — | — |
| Peppers | Nov 29 – Dec 13 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Nov 29 – Dec 13 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 13 – Dec 27 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 13 – Dec 27 | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Jan 10 – Feb 14 | Oct 23 – Nov 20 |
| Kale | Dec 13 – Dec 27 | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Oct 9 – Oct 30 |
| Broccoli | Dec 13 – Dec 27 | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | — | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Cabbage | Dec 13 – Dec 27 | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | — | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 13 – Dec 27 | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | — | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Okra | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — |
| Basil | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Dec 27 – Jan 17 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Spinach | — | — | Dec 27 – Jan 17 | Oct 23 – Nov 13 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 3 – Feb 14 | Nov 6 – Nov 27 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 10 – Jan 17 | Feb 21 – Feb 28 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Oct 2 – Oct 16 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 10 – Jan 17 | — | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Oct 9 – Oct 23 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 10 – Jan 17 | — | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 10 – Jan 17 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 17 – Feb 14 | Sep 25 – Oct 9 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 17 – Feb 14 | Oct 9 – Oct 23 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 17 – Feb 7 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 21 | Oct 9 – Oct 23 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 14 | Oct 23 – Nov 13 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 7 | Oct 2 – Oct 16 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Dec 4 – Jan 8 |
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 Paradise, CA weather station, 23 km away (elevation 1,749 ft (533 m)).
Frost dates near Berry Creek
- Feather Falls May 4 · Oct 30
- Oroville Jan 30 · Dec 13
- Forbestown May 4 · Oct 30
- Canyon Dam Jan 30 · Dec 13
- Paradise Feb 7 · Dec 18
- Clipper Mills May 4 · Oct 30
- Brownsville Apr 1 · Nov 17
- Storrie Apr 17 · Nov 11
- Strawberry Valley May 4 · Oct 30
- Challenge Apr 1 · Nov 17
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Berry Creek, CA?
The median last spring frost in Berry Creek, CA is February 7. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 1, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Berry Creek, CA?
The median first fall frost is December 18, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 26.
How long is the growing season in Berry Creek, CA?
About 314 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Berry Creek, CA?
Berry Creek, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.