Weldon, CA frost dates
Last spring frostApr 5median date
First fall frostNov 3median date
Growing season212 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Weldon compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Weldon falls between March 8 and April 21, a 44-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 18 and November 16.
- The median last frost is 5 days later than the California median of Mar 31.
- Its 212-day growing season is longer than 39% of the 636 California places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 33 days later than the zone 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 80 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Bakersfield, 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) | March 8 |
| 50% (median) | April 5 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 21 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 18 |
| 50% (median) | November 3 |
| 90% (late) | November 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 Weldon, CA
Weldon, CA frost dates — last frost Apr 5, first frost Nov 3, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 10Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 10
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Apr 19 to Apr 26Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 15Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 15Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 3Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 10
Plant for fall: Oct 20 to Nov 24
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Weldon, CA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Mar 8 – Apr 12 | Sep 8 – Oct 6 |
| Kale | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Broccoli | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Okra | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Apr 26 – May 10 | Apr 26 – May 10 | — |
| Basil | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 1 – Apr 12 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 8 – Mar 15 | Apr 19 – Apr 26 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 8 – Mar 15 | — | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 8 – Mar 15 | — | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 8 – Mar 15 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 12 | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 12 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 19 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 12 – May 3 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 19 – May 10 | — | — |
| 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 S Lake Fs, CA weather station, 7 km away (elevation 2,654 ft (809 m)).
Frost dates near Weldon
- Lake Isabella Apr 5 · Nov 3
- Kernville Apr 7 · Nov 11
- Onyx Apr 5 · Nov 3
- Wofford Heights Apr 7 · Nov 11
- Bodfish Apr 5 · Nov 3
- Caliente Apr 22 · Nov 13
- Inyokern Mar 9 · Nov 20
- Posey May 11 · Oct 17
- Glennville May 11 · Oct 17
- California Hot Springs May 11 · Oct 17
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Weldon, CA?
The median last spring frost in Weldon, CA is April 5. 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 Weldon, 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 Weldon, CA?
About 212 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Weldon, CA?
Weldon, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.