Friant, CA frost dates
Last spring frostMar 9median date
First fall frostDec 1median date
Growing season267 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Friant compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Friant falls between January 22 and April 16, a 84-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 12 and December 22.
- The median last frost is 22 days earlier than the California median of Mar 31.
- Its 267-day growing season is longer than 66% of the 636 California places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 17 days later than the zone 9b median of Feb 20. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 17 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Clovis, CA, 24 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) | January 22 |
| 50% (median) | March 9 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 16 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 12 |
| 50% (median) | December 1 |
| 90% (late) | December 22 |
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 Friant, CA
Friant, CA frost dates — last frost Mar 9, first frost Dec 1, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 15 to Dec 29Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Nov 3
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Oct 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Oct 20 to Nov 10
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Mar 30Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 16Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 16Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Oct 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 13
Plant for fall: Nov 17 to Dec 22
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Friant, CA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 15 – Dec 29 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Feb 9 – Mar 16 | Oct 6 – Nov 3 |
| Kale | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Broccoli | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Cabbage | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Okra | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Basil | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 26 – Feb 16 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 26 – Feb 16 | Oct 6 – Oct 27 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 2 – Mar 16 | Oct 20 – Nov 10 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 9 – Feb 16 | Mar 23 – Mar 30 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 9 – Feb 16 | — | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Sep 22 – Oct 6 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 9 – Feb 16 | — | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 9 – Feb 16 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 16 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 16 | Sep 22 – Oct 6 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 23 | Sep 22 – Oct 6 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | Oct 6 – Oct 27 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 17 – Dec 22 |
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 Friant Government Camp, CA weather station, 6 km away (elevation 410 ft (125 m)).
Frost dates near Friant
- O Neals Mar 25 · Dec 3
- Prather Mar 25 · Dec 3
- Auberry Mar 25 · Dec 3
- Coarsegold Apr 24 · Nov 4
- Clovis Jan 14 · Dec 14
- North Fork Apr 24 · Nov 4
- Tollhouse Mar 25 · Dec 3
- Wishon Apr 24 · Nov 4
- Madera Feb 18 · Nov 27
- Raymond Apr 24 · Nov 4
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Friant, CA?
The median last spring frost in Friant, CA is March 9. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 16, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Friant, CA?
The median first fall frost is December 1, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 12.
How long is the growing season in Friant, CA?
About 267 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Friant, CA?
Friant, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.