Lone Pine, CA frost dates
Last spring frostMar 31median date
First fall frostNov 9median date
Growing season223 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Lone Pine compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Lone Pine falls between March 4 and April 23, a 50-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 27 and November 22.
- The median last frost is the same as the California median of Mar 31.
- Its 223-day growing season is longer than 45% of the 636 California places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8a, where the median is Mar 29.
- The weather station records an average of 80 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Porterville, CA, 104 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 4 |
| 50% (median) | March 31 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 23 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 27 |
| 50% (median) | November 9 |
| 90% (late) | November 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 Lone Pine, CA
Lone Pine, CA frost dates — last frost Mar 31, first frost Nov 9, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 28
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 28
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Apr 21 to May 5Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 5
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 21Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Transplant outside: Apr 14 to May 5
Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 30
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Lone Pine, CA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Mar 3 – Apr 7 | Sep 14 – Oct 12 |
| Kale | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Broccoli | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Okra | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Apr 21 – May 5 | Apr 21 – May 5 | — |
| Basil | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 24 – Apr 7 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 3 – Mar 10 | Apr 14 – Apr 21 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 3 – Mar 10 | — | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 3 – Mar 10 | — | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 3 – Mar 10 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 10 – Apr 7 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 10 – Apr 7 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 14 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 7 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 7 – Apr 28 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 14 – May 5 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 26 – Nov 30 |
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 Independence, CA weather station, 28 km away (elevation 3,950 ft (1,204 m)).
Frost dates near Lone Pine
- Keeler Apr 17 · Nov 1
- Independence Mar 31 · Nov 9
- Olancha Apr 17 · Nov 1
- Darwin Apr 17 · Nov 1
- Sequoia National Park Jun 8 · Sep 20
- Big Pine Apr 29 · Oct 15
- Camp Nelson Jan 20 · Dec 13
- Little Lake Apr 17 · Nov 1
- Three Rivers Mar 16 · Nov 26
- Kaweah Mar 16 · Nov 26
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Lone Pine, CA?
The median last spring frost in Lone Pine, CA is March 31. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 23, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Lone Pine, CA?
The median first fall frost is November 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 27.
How long is the growing season in Lone Pine, CA?
About 223 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Lone Pine, CA?
Lone Pine, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.