Olympic Valley, CA frost dates
Last spring frostJun 9median date
First fall frostSep 25median date
Growing season108 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Olympic Valley compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Olympic Valley falls between May 26 and June 25, a 30-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 9 and October 10.
- The median last frost is 70 days later than the California median of Mar 31.
- Its 108-day growing season is longer than 4% of the 636 California places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 54 days later than the zone 7a median of Apr 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 198 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Carson City, NV, 37 km away, the last frost here is 36 days later than there and the growing season is 47 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 26 |
| 50% (median) | June 9 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 25 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 9 |
| 50% (median) | September 25 |
| 90% (late) | October 10 |
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 Olympic Valley, CA
Olympic Valley, CA frost dates — last frost Jun 9, first frost Sep 25, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Transplant outside: May 12 to May 26
Start indoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Transplant outside: Jun 23 to Jul 7
Start indoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Transplant outside: Jun 23 to Jul 7
Start indoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28Transplant outside: Jun 16 to Jun 30
Start indoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28Transplant outside: May 19 to Jun 2Sow outdoors: May 12 to Jun 16Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28Transplant outside: May 12 to May 26Sow outdoors: May 12 to May 26Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28Transplant outside: May 26 to Jun 9
Start indoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28Transplant outside: May 19 to Jun 2
Start indoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28Transplant outside: May 26 to Jun 9
Start indoors: Apr 28 to May 12Transplant outside: Jun 30 to Jul 14Sow outdoors: Jun 30 to Jul 14
Start indoors: Apr 28 to May 12Transplant outside: Jun 16 to Jun 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 19Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 19Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: May 5 to Jun 16Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: May 12 to May 19Transplant outside: Jun 23 to Jun 30Sow outdoors: Jun 16 to Jun 30
Start indoors: May 12 to May 19Sow outdoors: Jun 16 to Jun 30Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Jul 31
Start indoors: May 12 to May 19Sow outdoors: Jun 16 to Jun 30
Start indoors: May 12 to May 19Transplant outside: Jun 23 to Jul 7
Sow outdoors: May 19 to Jun 16Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 17
Sow outdoors: May 19 to Jun 16Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Jul 31
Sow outdoors: May 19 to Jun 9
Sow outdoors: May 26 to Jun 23Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Jul 31
Sow outdoors: May 26 to Jun 16Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: Jun 16 to Jul 7
Sow outdoors: Jun 16 to Jun 30
Transplant outside: Jun 23 to Jul 14
Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 16
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Olympic Valley, CA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | May 12 – May 26 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Jun 23 – Jul 7 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Jun 23 – Jul 7 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | Jun 16 – Jun 30 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | May 19 – Jun 2 | May 12 – Jun 16 | Jul 31 – Aug 28 |
| Kale | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | May 12 – May 26 | May 12 – May 26 | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Broccoli | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | May 26 – Jun 9 | — | — |
| Cabbage | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | May 19 – Jun 2 | — | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | May 26 – Jun 9 | — | — |
| Okra | Apr 28 – May 12 | Jun 30 – Jul 14 | Jun 30 – Jul 14 | — |
| Basil | Apr 28 – May 12 | Jun 16 – Jun 30 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 28 – May 19 | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 28 – May 19 | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Radishes | — | — | May 5 – Jun 16 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cucumbers | May 12 – May 19 | Jun 23 – Jun 30 | Jun 16 – Jun 30 | — |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 12 – May 19 | — | Jun 16 – Jun 30 | Jul 17 – Jul 31 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 108 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 12 – May 19 | — | Jun 16 – Jun 30 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | May 12 – May 19 | Jun 23 – Jul 7 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 19 – Jun 16 | Jul 3 – Jul 17 |
| Beets | — | — | May 19 – Jun 16 | Jul 17 – Jul 31 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 19 – Jun 9 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 26 – Jun 23 | Jul 17 – Jul 31 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 26 – Jun 16 | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 16 – Jul 7 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 16 – Jun 30 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 108 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jun 23 – Jul 14 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 11 – Oct 16 |
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 Tahoe City, CA weather station, 5 km away (elevation 6,230 ft (1,899 m)).
Frost dates near Olympic Valley
- Tahoe City Jun 9 · Sep 25
- Homewood Jun 4 · Oct 3
- Carnelian Bay Jun 9 · Sep 25
- Tahoma Jun 4 · Oct 3
- Tahoe Vista May 17 · Oct 13
- Kings Beach May 17 · Oct 13
- Truckee frost any month
- Norden frost any month
- Soda Springs frost any month
- Floriston frost any month
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Olympic Valley, CA?
The median last spring frost in Olympic Valley, CA is June 9. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 25, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Olympic Valley, CA?
The median first fall frost is September 25, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 9.
How long is the growing season in Olympic Valley, CA?
About 108 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Olympic Valley, CA?
Olympic Valley, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.