Sequoia National Park, CA frost dates
Last spring frostJun 8median date
First fall frostSep 20median date
Growing season104 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Sequoia National Park compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Sequoia National Park falls between May 24 and June 29, a 36-day window. The first fall frost falls between August 31 and October 8.
- The median last frost is 69 days later than the California median of Mar 31.
- Its 104-day growing season is longer than 3% of the 636 California places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 47 days later than the zone 6b median of Apr 22. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 219 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Visalia, CA, 60 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 24 |
| 50% (median) | June 8 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 29 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | August 31 |
| 50% (median) | September 20 |
| 90% (late) | October 8 |
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 Sequoia National Park, CA
Sequoia National Park, CA frost dates — last frost Jun 8, first frost Sep 20, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25
Start indoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Transplant outside: Jun 22 to Jul 6
Start indoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Transplant outside: Jun 22 to Jul 6
Start indoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Start indoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 15Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25Sow outdoors: May 11 to May 25Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Aug 2
Start indoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 8
Start indoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1
Start indoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 8
Start indoors: Apr 27 to May 11Transplant outside: Jun 29 to Jul 13Sow outdoors: Jun 29 to Jul 13
Start indoors: Apr 27 to May 11Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 18Plant for fall: Jun 28 to Jul 19
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 18Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: May 4 to Jun 15Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: May 11 to May 18Transplant outside: Jun 22 to Jun 29Sow outdoors: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Start indoors: May 11 to May 18Sow outdoors: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Start indoors: May 11 to May 18Sow outdoors: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Start indoors: May 11 to May 18Transplant outside: Jun 22 to Jul 6
Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 15
Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 15Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Jul 26
Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 8
Sow outdoors: May 25 to Jun 22Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Jul 26
Sow outdoors: May 25 to Jun 15Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: Jun 15 to Jul 6
Sow outdoors: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Transplant outside: Jun 22 to Jul 13
Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Oct 11
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Sequoia National Park, CA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | May 11 – May 25 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Jun 22 – Jul 6 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Jun 22 – Jul 6 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | May 18 – Jun 1 | May 11 – Jun 15 | Jul 26 – Aug 23 |
| Kale | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | May 11 – May 25 | May 11 – May 25 | Jul 12 – Aug 2 |
| Broccoli | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | May 25 – Jun 8 | — | — |
| Cabbage | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | May 25 – Jun 8 | — | — |
| Okra | Apr 27 – May 11 | Jun 29 – Jul 13 | Jun 29 – Jul 13 | — |
| Basil | Apr 27 – May 11 | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 27 – May 18 | Jun 28 – Jul 19 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 27 – May 18 | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Radishes | — | — | May 4 – Jun 15 | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Cucumbers | May 11 – May 18 | Jun 22 – Jun 29 | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 11 – May 18 | — | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 104 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 11 – May 18 | — | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | May 11 – May 18 | Jun 22 – Jul 6 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 18 – Jun 15 | — |
| Beets | — | — | May 18 – Jun 15 | Jul 12 – Jul 26 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 18 – Jun 8 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 25 – Jun 22 | Jul 12 – Jul 26 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 25 – Jun 15 | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 15 – Jul 6 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 104 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jun 22 – Jul 13 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 6 – Oct 11 |
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 Lodgepole, CA weather station, 2 km away (elevation 6,736 ft (2,053 m)).
Frost dates near Sequoia National Park
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- Dunlap Jun 1 · Oct 7
- Woodlake Feb 5 · Dec 8
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Sequoia National Park, CA?
The median last spring frost in Sequoia National Park, CA is June 8. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 29, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Sequoia National Park, CA?
The median first fall frost is September 20, with about a 10% chance of frost before August 31.
How long is the growing season in Sequoia National Park, CA?
About 104 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Sequoia National Park, CA?
Sequoia National Park, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.