Dunlap, CA frost dates
Last spring frostJun 1median date
First fall frostOct 7median date
Growing season128 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Dunlap compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Dunlap falls between May 11 and June 15, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 19 and October 30.
- The median last frost is 62 days later than the California median of Mar 31.
- Its 128-day growing season is longer than 8% of the 636 California places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 90 days later 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 137 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Visalia, CA, 50 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) | May 11 |
| 50% (median) | June 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 15 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 19 |
| 50% (median) | October 7 |
| 90% (late) | October 30 |
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 Dunlap, CA
Dunlap, CA frost dates — last frost Jun 1, first frost Oct 7, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25Sow outdoors: May 4 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18Sow outdoors: May 4 to May 18Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 19
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1Plant for fall: Jul 1 to Jul 22
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25Plant for fall: Jul 1 to Jul 22
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1Plant for fall: Jul 1 to Jul 22
Start indoors: Apr 20 to May 4Transplant outside: Jun 22 to Jul 6Sow outdoors: Jun 22 to Jul 6
Start indoors: Apr 20 to May 4Transplant outside: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Aug 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 16
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 22Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 5
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 12
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Jul 29
Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 12
Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 1
Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 15Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 12
Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 29Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 5
Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jul 6
Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 28
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Dunlap, CA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | May 4 – May 18 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 11 – May 25 | May 4 – Jun 8 | Aug 12 – Sep 9 |
| Kale | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 4 – May 18 | May 4 – May 18 | Jul 29 – Aug 19 |
| Broccoli | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | Jul 1 – Jul 22 |
| Cabbage | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 11 – May 25 | — | Jul 1 – Jul 22 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | Jul 1 – Jul 22 |
| Okra | Apr 20 – May 4 | Jun 22 – Jul 6 | Jun 22 – Jul 6 | — |
| Basil | Apr 20 – May 4 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | Jul 15 – Aug 5 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 27 – Jun 8 | Aug 26 – Sep 16 |
| Cucumbers | May 4 – May 11 | Jun 15 – Jun 22 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | Jul 22 – Aug 5 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 4 – May 11 | — | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | Jul 29 – Aug 12 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | May 4 – May 11 | — | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | May 4 – May 11 | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 11 – Jun 8 | Jul 15 – Jul 29 |
| Beets | — | — | May 11 – Jun 8 | Jul 29 – Aug 12 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 11 – Jun 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 18 – Jun 15 | Jul 29 – Aug 12 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 18 – Jun 8 | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 8 – Jun 29 | Jul 22 – Aug 5 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 15 – Jul 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 23 – Oct 28 |
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 Grant Grove, CA weather station, 11 km away (elevation 6,581 ft (2,006 m)).
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Dunlap, CA?
The median last spring frost in Dunlap, CA is June 1. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 15, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Dunlap, CA?
The median first fall frost is October 7, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 19.
How long is the growing season in Dunlap, CA?
About 128 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Dunlap, CA?
Dunlap, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.