Mccloud, CA frost dates
Last spring frostMay 28median date
First fall frostSep 30median date
Growing season125 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Mccloud compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Mccloud falls between May 7 and June 15, a 39-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 12 and October 11.
- The median last frost is 58 days later than the California median of Mar 31.
- Its 125-day growing season is longer than 7% of the 636 California places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 53 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 167 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Redding, CA, 72 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) | May 7 |
| 50% (median) | May 28 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 15 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 12 |
| 50% (median) | September 30 |
| 90% (late) | October 11 |
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 Mccloud, CA
Mccloud, CA frost dates — last frost May 28, first frost Sep 30, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: Jun 11 to Jun 25
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: Jun 11 to Jun 25
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 14Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 12
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28Plant for fall: Jun 24 to Jul 15
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21Plant for fall: Jun 24 to Jul 15
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28Plant for fall: Jun 24 to Jul 15
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Transplant outside: Jun 18 to Jul 2Sow outdoors: Jun 18 to Jul 2
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 7Plant for fall: Jul 8 to Jul 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Apr 30 to May 7Transplant outside: Jun 11 to Jun 18Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jun 18Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Jul 29
Start indoors: Apr 30 to May 7Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jun 18Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 5
Start indoors: Apr 30 to May 7Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Start indoors: Apr 30 to May 7Transplant outside: Jun 11 to Jun 25
Sow outdoors: May 7 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Jul 8 to Jul 22
Sow outdoors: May 7 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 5
Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 28
Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 11Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 5
Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jun 25Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Jul 29
Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Transplant outside: Jun 11 to Jul 2
Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 21
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Mccloud, CA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Jun 11 – Jun 25 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Jun 11 – Jun 25 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | May 7 – May 21 | Apr 30 – Jun 4 | Aug 5 – Sep 2 |
| Kale | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Apr 30 – May 14 | Apr 30 – May 14 | Jul 22 – Aug 12 |
| Broccoli | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | May 14 – May 28 | — | Jun 24 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | May 7 – May 21 | — | Jun 24 – Jul 15 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | May 14 – May 28 | — | Jun 24 – Jul 15 |
| Okra | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Jun 18 – Jul 2 | Jun 18 – Jul 2 | — |
| Basil | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 16 – May 7 | Jul 8 – Jul 29 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 16 – May 7 | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 23 – Jun 4 | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 30 – May 7 | Jun 11 – Jun 18 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | Jul 15 – Jul 29 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 30 – May 7 | — | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | Jul 22 – Aug 5 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 30 – May 7 | — | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 30 – May 7 | Jun 11 – Jun 25 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 7 – Jun 4 | Jul 8 – Jul 22 |
| Beets | — | — | May 7 – Jun 4 | Jul 22 – Aug 5 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 7 – May 28 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 14 – Jun 11 | Jul 22 – Aug 5 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 14 – Jun 4 | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 4 – Jun 25 | Jul 15 – Jul 29 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 11 – Jul 2 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 16 – Oct 21 |
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 Mccloud, CA weather station, 2 km away (elevation 3,232 ft (985 m)).
Frost dates near Mccloud
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- Castella Apr 23 · Oct 27
- Weed May 6 · Oct 12
- Big Bend Jun 3 · Sep 14
- Montgomery Creek Jun 3 · Sep 14
- Lakehead Feb 8 · Dec 28
- Gazelle Apr 30 · Oct 18
- Round Mountain Jun 3 · Sep 14
- Grenada Apr 30 · Oct 18
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Mccloud, CA?
The median last spring frost in Mccloud, CA is May 28. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 15, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Mccloud, CA?
The median first fall frost is September 30, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 12.
How long is the growing season in Mccloud, CA?
About 125 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Mccloud, CA?
Mccloud, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.