Frazier Park, CA frost dates
Last spring frostApr 15median date
First fall frostNov 26median date
Growing season225 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Frazier Park compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Frazier Park falls between March 9 and May 9, a 61-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 1 and December 16.
- The median last frost is 15 days later than the California median of Mar 31.
- Its 225-day growing season is longer than 46% of the 636 California places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 10 days later than the zone 7b median of Apr 5. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 35 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Bakersfield, CA, 57 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 9 |
| 50% (median) | April 15 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 9 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 1 |
| 50% (median) | November 26 |
| 90% (late) | December 16 |
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 Frazier Park, CA
Frazier Park, CA frost dates — last frost Apr 15, first frost Nov 26, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 29
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20Sow outdoors: May 6 to May 20
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Oct 15 to Nov 5
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Mar 25Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 6Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 6Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Mar 25Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 6Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Mar 25Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 6
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Mar 25Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 13Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 6
Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 20
Plant for fall: Nov 12 to Dec 17
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Frazier Park, CA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Mar 18 – Apr 22 | Oct 1 – Oct 29 |
| Kale | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Broccoli | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Cabbage | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Okra | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | May 6 – May 20 | May 6 – May 20 | — |
| Basil | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 4 – Mar 25 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 4 – Mar 25 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 22 | Oct 15 – Nov 5 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | Apr 29 – May 6 | Apr 22 – May 6 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | — | Apr 22 – May 6 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | — | Apr 22 – May 6 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 22 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 22 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 15 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 29 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 22 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 22 – May 13 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 22 – May 6 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 29 – May 20 | — | — |
| 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 Sandberg, CA weather station, 30 km away (elevation 4,511 ft (1,375 m)).
Frost dates near Frazier Park
- Pine Mountain Club Apr 15 · Nov 26
- Lebec Apr 15 · Nov 26
- Maricopa Jan 24 · Dec 17
- Arvin Jan 31 · Dec 8
- Ojai Mar 21 · Nov 15
- Lake Hughes Apr 6 · Nov 29
- Fillmore Dec 31 · Dec 28
- Lamont Jan 31 · Dec 8
- Piru Jan 8 · Jan 1
- Taft Jan 24 · Dec 17
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Frazier Park, CA?
The median last spring frost in Frazier Park, CA is April 15. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 9, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Frazier Park, CA?
The median first fall frost is November 26, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Frazier Park, CA?
About 225 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Frazier Park, CA?
Frazier Park, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.