Happy Camp, CA frost dates
Last spring frostMay 1median date
First fall frostOct 12median date
Growing season164 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Happy Camp compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Happy Camp falls between April 14 and May 23, a 39-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 23 and November 2.
- The median last frost is 31 days later than the California median of Mar 31.
- Its 164-day growing season is longer than 19% of the 636 California places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 46 days later than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 75 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Medford, OR, 71 km away, the last frost here is 23 days later than there and the growing season is 40 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 14 |
| 50% (median) | May 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 23 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 23 |
| 50% (median) | October 12 |
| 90% (late) | November 2 |
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 Happy Camp, CA
Happy Camp, CA frost dates — last frost May 1, first frost Oct 12, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 27
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 27
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 27
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 5
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 15 to May 22Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 8Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 3
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 29Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 10
Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22
Transplant outside: May 15 to Jun 5
Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Nov 2
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Happy Camp, CA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | May 8 – May 22 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Apr 3 – May 8 | Aug 17 – Sep 14 |
| Kale | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Broccoli | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | Jul 6 – Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | Jul 6 – Jul 27 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | Jul 6 – Jul 27 |
| Okra | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 22 – Jun 5 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — |
| Basil | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 8 – May 22 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 27 – May 8 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | May 15 – May 22 | May 8 – May 22 | Jul 27 – Aug 10 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | — | May 8 – May 22 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | — | May 8 – May 22 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 10 – May 8 | Jul 20 – Aug 3 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 10 – May 8 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 17 – May 15 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 17 – May 8 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 8 – May 29 | Jul 27 – Aug 10 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 8 – May 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 15 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 28 – Nov 2 |
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 Cave Junction 1 Wnw, OR weather station, 45 km away (elevation 1,378 ft (420 m)). That is far enough away that your dates may differ, especially if your elevation is different.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Happy Camp, CA?
The median last spring frost in Happy Camp, CA is May 1. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 23, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Happy Camp, CA?
The median first fall frost is October 12, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 23.
How long is the growing season in Happy Camp, CA?
About 164 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Happy Camp, CA?
Happy Camp, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.