Shoshone, CA frost dates
Last spring frostMar 29median date
First fall frostNov 3median date
Growing season219 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Shoshone compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Shoshone falls between March 6 and April 21, a 46-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 18 and November 17.
- The median last frost is 2 days earlier than the California median of Mar 31.
- Its 219-day growing season is longer than 44% of the 636 California places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 13 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 79 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Las Vegas, NV, 100 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 6 |
| 50% (median) | March 29 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 21 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 18 |
| 50% (median) | November 3 |
| 90% (late) | November 17 |
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 Shoshone, CA
Shoshone, CA frost dates — last frost Mar 29, first frost Nov 3, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
JFMAMJJASOND
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 3
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 19Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Transplant outside: Apr 12 to May 3
Plant for fall: Oct 20 to Nov 24
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Shoshone, CA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Mar 1 – Apr 5 | Sep 8 – Oct 6 |
| Kale | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Broccoli | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Okra | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Apr 19 – May 3 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — |
| Basil | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 22 – Apr 5 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | Apr 12 – Apr 19 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | — | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | — | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 8 – Apr 5 | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 8 – Apr 5 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 29 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 12 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 12 – May 3 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 20 – Nov 24 |
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 Pahrump 4 Nw, NV weather station, 37 km away (elevation 2,572 ft (784 m)).
Frost dates near Shoshone
- Tecopa Mar 29 · Nov 3
- Baker Feb 14 · Nov 27
- Death Valley Jan 1 · Dec 19
- Mountain Pass Mar 17 · Nov 20
- Fort Irwin Feb 19 · Nov 26
- Trona Feb 15 · Nov 28
- Nipton Mar 7 · Nov 29
- Cima Mar 6 · Dec 8
- Darwin Apr 17 · Nov 1
- Newberry Springs Feb 19 · Nov 26
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Shoshone, CA?
The median last spring frost in Shoshone, CA is March 29. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 21, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Shoshone, CA?
The median first fall frost is November 3, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 18.
How long is the growing season in Shoshone, CA?
About 219 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Shoshone, CA?
Shoshone, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.