Daggett, CA frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 19median date
First fall frostNov 26median date
Growing season280 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Daggett compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Daggett falls between January 23 and March 11, a 47-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 10 and December 11.
- The median last frost is 40 days earlier than the California median of Mar 31.
- Its 280-day growing season is longer than 78% of the 636 California places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 12 days earlier than the zone 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 24 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Apple Valley, CA, 50 km away, the last frost here is 27 days earlier than there and the growing season is 42 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 23 |
| 50% (median) | February 19 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 11 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 10 |
| 50% (median) | November 26 |
| 90% (late) | December 11 |
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 Daggett, CA
Daggett, CA frost dates — last frost Feb 19, first frost Nov 26, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Nov 27 to Dec 11Transplant outside: Jan 22 to Feb 5
Start indoors: Dec 11 to Dec 25Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19
Start indoors: Dec 11 to Dec 25Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Jan 29 to Feb 12Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 29
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Jan 22 to Feb 5Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Jan 29 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12
Sow outdoors: Jan 8 to Jan 29Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Jan 8 to Jan 29Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Sow outdoors: Jan 15 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Oct 15 to Nov 5
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 12Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Jan 29Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Jan 29Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Feb 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12
Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 26
Plant for fall: Nov 12 to Dec 17
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Daggett, CA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 27 – Dec 11 | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Jan 22 – Feb 26 | Oct 1 – Oct 29 |
| Kale | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Broccoli | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | — | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Cabbage | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | — | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | — | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Okra | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — |
| Basil | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 8 – Jan 29 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 8 – Jan 29 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 15 – Feb 26 | Oct 15 – Nov 5 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 22 – Jan 29 | Mar 5 – Mar 12 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 22 – Jan 29 | — | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 22 – Jan 29 | — | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 22 – Jan 29 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 29 – Feb 26 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 29 – Feb 26 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 29 – Feb 19 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 5 – Mar 5 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 19 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 12 – Dec 17 |
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 Barstow Daggett Ap, CA weather station, 9 km away (elevation 1,916 ft (584 m)).
Frost dates near Daggett
- Yermo Feb 19 · Nov 26
- Newberry Springs Feb 19 · Nov 26
- Barstow Feb 22 · Nov 23
- Hinkley Feb 22 · Nov 23
- Helendale Mar 18 · Nov 11
- Lucerne Valley May 27 · Oct 4
- Fort Irwin Feb 19 · Nov 26
- Oro Grande Mar 18 · Nov 11
- Apple Valley Mar 18 · Nov 11
- Victorville Mar 18 · Nov 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Daggett, CA?
The median last spring frost in Daggett, CA is February 19. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 11, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Daggett, CA?
The median first fall frost is November 26, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 10.
How long is the growing season in Daggett, CA?
About 280 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Daggett, CA?
Daggett, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.