Tahoma, CA frost dates
Last spring frostJun 4median date
First fall frostOct 3median date
Growing season121 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Tahoma compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Tahoma falls between May 19 and June 20, a 32-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 17 and October 16.
- The median last frost is 65 days later than the California median of Mar 31.
- Its 121-day growing season is longer than 5% of the 636 California places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 43 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 200 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Carson City, NV, 33 km away, the last frost here is 31 days later than there and the growing season is 34 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 19 |
| 50% (median) | June 4 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 20 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 17 |
| 50% (median) | October 3 |
| 90% (late) | October 16 |
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 Tahoma, CA
Tahoma, CA frost dates — last frost Jun 4, first frost Oct 3, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: Jun 18 to Jul 2
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: Jun 18 to Jul 2
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Transplant outside: Jun 11 to Jun 25
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28Sow outdoors: May 7 to Jun 11Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 21Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Jun 27 to Jul 18
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28Plant for fall: Jun 27 to Jul 18
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Jun 27 to Jul 18
Start indoors: Apr 23 to May 7Transplant outside: Jun 25 to Jul 9Sow outdoors: Jun 25 to Jul 9
Start indoors: Apr 23 to May 7Transplant outside: Jun 11 to Jun 25
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 14Plant for fall: Jul 11 to Aug 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to Jun 11Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Start indoors: May 7 to May 14Transplant outside: Jun 18 to Jun 25Sow outdoors: Jun 11 to Jun 25Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 1
Start indoors: May 7 to May 14Sow outdoors: Jun 11 to Jun 25Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
Start indoors: May 7 to May 14Sow outdoors: Jun 11 to Jun 25
Start indoors: May 7 to May 14Transplant outside: Jun 18 to Jul 2
Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 11Plant for fall: Jul 11 to Jul 25
Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 11Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 4
Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 18Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 11Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Jun 11 to Jul 2Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 1
Sow outdoors: Jun 11 to Jun 25
Transplant outside: Jun 18 to Jul 9
Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 24
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Tahoma, CA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | May 7 – May 21 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Jun 18 – Jul 2 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Jun 18 – Jul 2 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Jun 11 – Jun 25 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | May 14 – May 28 | May 7 – Jun 11 | Aug 8 – Sep 5 |
| Kale | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | May 7 – May 21 | May 7 – May 21 | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Broccoli | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — | Jun 27 – Jul 18 |
| Cabbage | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | May 14 – May 28 | — | Jun 27 – Jul 18 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — | Jun 27 – Jul 18 |
| Okra | Apr 23 – May 7 | Jun 25 – Jul 9 | Jun 25 – Jul 9 | — |
| Basil | Apr 23 – May 7 | Jun 11 – Jun 25 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 23 – May 14 | Jul 11 – Aug 1 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 23 – May 14 | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 30 – Jun 11 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Cucumbers | May 7 – May 14 | Jun 18 – Jun 25 | Jun 11 – Jun 25 | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 7 – May 14 | — | Jun 11 – Jun 25 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | May 7 – May 14 | — | Jun 11 – Jun 25 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | May 7 – May 14 | Jun 18 – Jul 2 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 14 – Jun 11 | Jul 11 – Jul 25 |
| Beets | — | — | May 14 – Jun 11 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 14 – Jun 4 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 21 – Jun 18 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 21 – Jun 11 | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 11 – Jul 2 | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 11 – Jun 25 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 18 – Jul 9 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 19 – Oct 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 Tahoma, CA weather station, about 1 km away (elevation 6,316 ft (1,925 m)).
Frost dates near Tahoma
- Homewood Jun 4 · Oct 3
- Tahoe City Jun 9 · Sep 25
- Olympic Valley Jun 9 · Sep 25
- Carnelian Bay Jun 9 · Sep 25
- Tahoe Vista May 17 · Oct 13
- South Lake Tahoe frost any month
- Kings Beach May 17 · Oct 13
- Echo Lake frost any month
- Twin Bridges frost any month
- Truckee frost any month
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Tahoma, CA?
The median last spring frost in Tahoma, CA is June 4. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 20, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Tahoma, CA?
The median first fall frost is October 3, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 17.
How long is the growing season in Tahoma, CA?
About 121 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Tahoma, CA?
Tahoma, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.