Caliente, CA frost dates
Last spring frostApr 22median date
First fall frostNov 13median date
Growing season205 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Caliente compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Caliente falls between March 30 and May 14, a 45-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 22 and December 1.
- The median last frost is 22 days later than the California median of Mar 31.
- Its 205-day growing season is longer than 36% of the 636 California places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 37 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 64 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Bakersfield, CA, 48 km away, gets only light, occasional frost, a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 30 |
| 50% (median) | April 22 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 14 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 22 |
| 50% (median) | November 13 |
| 90% (late) | December 1 |
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 Caliente, CA
Caliente, CA frost dates — last frost Apr 22, first frost Nov 13, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 16
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Transplant outside: May 13 to May 27Sow outdoors: May 13 to May 27
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 1Transplant outside: May 6 to May 13Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 13Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 1Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 13Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 1Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 13
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 1Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to May 6Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 20Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 13
Transplant outside: May 6 to May 27
Plant for fall: Oct 30 to Dec 4
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Caliente, CA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | May 6 – May 20 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | May 6 – May 20 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Mar 25 – Apr 29 | Sep 18 – Oct 16 |
| Kale | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Broccoli | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Okra | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | May 13 – May 27 | May 13 – May 27 | — |
| Basil | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 29 | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 25 – Apr 1 | May 6 – May 13 | Apr 29 – May 13 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 25 – Apr 1 | — | Apr 29 – May 13 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 25 – Apr 1 | — | Apr 29 – May 13 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 25 – Apr 1 | May 6 – May 20 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 29 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 29 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 22 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 8 – May 6 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 8 – Apr 29 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 29 – May 20 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 29 – May 13 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 6 – May 27 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 30 – Dec 4 |
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 Loraine 5 Nne, CA weather station, 5 km away (elevation 4,236 ft (1,291 m)).
Frost dates near Caliente
- Keene Apr 28 · Oct 26
- Bodfish Apr 5 · Nov 3
- Tehachapi Apr 28 · Oct 26
- Lake Isabella Apr 5 · Nov 3
- Weldon Apr 5 · Nov 3
- Edison Jan 31 · Dec 8
- Arvin Jan 31 · Dec 8
- Wofford Heights Apr 7 · Nov 11
- Lamont Jan 31 · Dec 8
- Kernville Apr 7 · Nov 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Caliente, CA?
The median last spring frost in Caliente, CA is April 22. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 14, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Caliente, CA?
The median first fall frost is November 13, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 22.
How long is the growing season in Caliente, CA?
About 205 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Caliente, CA?
Caliente, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.