Frost dates for 93504 — California City, CA
Last spring frostMar 19median date
First fall frostNov 25median date
Growing season251 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How California City compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in California City falls between February 20 and April 13, a 52-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 5 and December 13.
- The median last frost is 12 days earlier than the California median of Mar 31.
- Its 251-day growing season is longer than 56% of the 636 California places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8b, where the median is Mar 16.
- The weather station records an average of 33 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Lancaster, CA, 58 km away, the last frost here is 15 days earlier than there and the growing season is 39 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 20 |
| 50% (median) | March 19 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 13 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 5 |
| 50% (median) | November 25 |
| 90% (late) | December 13 |
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 California City, CA
Frost dates for 93504 — California City, CA — last frost Mar 19, first frost Nov 25, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 28
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 4
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Feb 26Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Feb 26Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 23
Plant for fall: Nov 11 to Dec 16
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in California City, CA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Feb 19 – Mar 26 | Sep 30 – Oct 28 |
| Kale | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Broccoli | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Cabbage | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Okra | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — |
| Basil | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 26 | Oct 14 – Nov 4 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | Apr 2 – Apr 9 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | — | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | — | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 26 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 26 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 19 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 5 – Apr 2 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 2 – Apr 23 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 11 – Dec 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 Randsburg, CA weather station, 29 km away (elevation 3,570 ft (1,088 m)).
ZIP codes in California City: 93504 93505
Frost dates near California City
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- Randsburg Mar 19 · Nov 25
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- Boron Mar 19 · Nov 25
- Red Mountain Mar 19 · Nov 25
- Johannesburg Mar 19 · Nov 25
- Mojave Mar 15 · Nov 17
- Inyokern Mar 9 · Nov 20
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in California City, CA?
The median last spring frost in California City, CA is March 19. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 13, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in California City, CA?
The median first fall frost is November 25, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 5.
How long is the growing season in California City, CA?
About 251 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is California City, CA?
California City, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.