Goshen, CA frost dates
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 9 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Goshen compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Goshen fall between December 13 and January 23. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as November 27, or the last frost as late as February 27.
- Goshen shares its weather station with Visalia, CA, 12 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 29 |
| 50% (median) | January 23 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 27 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 27 |
| 50% (median) | December 13 |
| 90% (late) | January 8 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Gardening where frost is rare
Goshen, CA only freezes on a few winter nights, so the usual "plant after the last frost" rule doesn't apply. Heat and rainfall decide the seasons instead:
- Cool-season crops (lettuce, broccoli, peas, carrots) grow best from fall through late winter.
- Warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash) do best planted in late winter to spring, and again in late summer for a fall crop — midsummer heat can stop tomatoes setting fruit.
- Heat lovers (okra, sweet potatoes, melons) can be planted through spring and early summer.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Visalia, CA weather station, 12 km away (elevation 302 ft (92 m)).
Frost dates near Goshen
- Visalia Jan 23 · Dec 13
- Traver Feb 20 · Nov 23
- Tulare Jan 23 · Dec 13
- Ivanhoe Jan 23 · Dec 13
- Yettem Jan 23 · Dec 13
- Kingsburg Feb 20 · Nov 23
- Dinuba Jan 23 · Dec 13
- Hanford Feb 7 · Dec 1
- Farmersville Jan 23 · Dec 13
- Sultana Jan 23 · Dec 13
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Goshen, CA?
The median last spring frost in Goshen, CA is January 23. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 27, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Goshen, CA?
The median first fall frost is December 13, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 27.
How long is the growing season in Goshen, CA?
About 324 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Goshen, CA?
Goshen, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.