Emigrant Gap, CA frost dates
Last spring frostMay 22median date
First fall frostOct 16median date
Growing season147 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Emigrant Gap compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Emigrant Gap falls between April 30 and June 8, a 39-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 26 and November 3.
- The median last frost is 52 days later than the California median of Mar 31.
- Its 147-day growing season is longer than 15% of the 636 California places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 54 days later than the zone 8a median of Mar 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 170 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Rocklin, CA, 74 km away, the last frost here is 86 days later than there and the growing season is 136 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 30 |
| 50% (median) | May 22 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 8 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 26 |
| 50% (median) | October 16 |
| 90% (late) | November 3 |
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 Emigrant Gap, CA
Emigrant Gap, CA frost dates — last frost May 22, first frost Oct 16, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: Jun 5 to Jun 19
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: Jun 5 to Jun 19
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 12
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 29Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 31
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 31
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 31
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24Transplant outside: Jun 12 to Jun 26Sow outdoors: Jun 12 to Jun 26
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 12
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 1Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 1Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 29Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Apr 24 to May 1Transplant outside: Jun 5 to Jun 12Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 12Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Apr 24 to May 1Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 12Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Apr 24 to May 1Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 12
Start indoors: Apr 24 to May 1Transplant outside: Jun 5 to Jun 19
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 29Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 29Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 22
Sow outdoors: May 8 to Jun 5Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 29Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 19Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 12
Transplant outside: Jun 5 to Jun 26
Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Nov 6
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Emigrant Gap, CA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Jun 5 – Jun 19 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Jun 5 – Jun 19 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 29 – Jun 12 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 1 – May 15 | Apr 24 – May 29 | Aug 21 – Sep 18 |
| Kale | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Apr 24 – May 8 | Apr 24 – May 8 | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Broccoli | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 8 – May 22 | — | Jul 10 – Jul 31 |
| Cabbage | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 1 – May 15 | — | Jul 10 – Jul 31 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 8 – May 22 | — | Jul 10 – Jul 31 |
| Okra | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Jun 12 – Jun 26 | Jun 12 – Jun 26 | — |
| Basil | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | May 29 – Jun 12 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 17 – May 29 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 24 – May 1 | Jun 5 – Jun 12 | May 29 – Jun 12 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 24 – May 1 | — | May 29 – Jun 12 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 24 – May 1 | — | May 29 – Jun 12 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 24 – May 1 | Jun 5 – Jun 19 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 1 – May 29 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Beets | — | — | May 1 – May 29 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 1 – May 22 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 8 – Jun 5 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 8 – May 29 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 29 – Jun 19 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 29 – Jun 12 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 5 – Jun 26 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 2 – Nov 6 |
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 Lake Spaulding, CA weather station, 4 km away (elevation 5,157 ft (1,572 m)).
Frost dates near Emigrant Gap
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- Foresthill Apr 12 · Nov 21
- Norden frost any month
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Emigrant Gap, CA?
The median last spring frost in Emigrant Gap, CA is May 22. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 8, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Emigrant Gap, CA?
The median first fall frost is October 16, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 26.
How long is the growing season in Emigrant Gap, CA?
About 147 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Emigrant Gap, CA?
Emigrant Gap, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.