Frost dates for 93705 — Fresno, CA
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 11 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Fresno compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Fresno fall between December 14 and January 14. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as November 29, or the last frost as late as February 11.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 22 |
| 50% (median) | January 14 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 11 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 29 |
| 50% (median) | December 14 |
| 90% (late) | January 12 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Gardening where frost is rare
Fresno, CA only freezes on a few winter nights, so the usual "plant after the last frost" rule doesn't apply. Heat and rainfall decide the seasons instead:
- Cool-season crops (lettuce, broccoli, peas, carrots) grow best from fall through late winter.
- Warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash) do best planted in late winter to spring, and again in late summer for a fall crop — midsummer heat can stop tomatoes setting fruit.
- Heat lovers (okra, sweet potatoes, melons) can be planted through spring and early summer.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Fresno Yosemite Intl Ap, CA weather station, 10 km away (elevation 335 ft (102 m)).
ZIP codes in Fresno: 93650 93701 93702 93703 93704 93705 93706 93707 93708 93709 93710 93711 93712 93714 93715 93716 93717 93718 93720 93721 93722 93723 93724 93725 93726 93727 93728 93729 93730 93737 93740 93741 93744 93745 93747 93750 93755 93760 93761 93764 93765 93771 93772 93773 93774 93775 93776 93777 93778 93779 93786 93790 93791 93792 93793 93794 93844 93888
Frost dates near Fresno
- Clovis Jan 14 · Dec 14
- Biola Feb 18 · Nov 27
- Raisin City Jan 30 · Dec 11
- Kerman Feb 18 · Nov 27
- Fowler Jan 30 · Dec 11
- Burrel Jan 30 · Dec 11
- Del Rey Jan 30 · Dec 11
- Sanger Jan 30 · Dec 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Fresno, CA?
The median last spring frost in Fresno, CA is January 14. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 11, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Fresno, CA?
The median first fall frost is December 14, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 29.
How long is the growing season in Fresno, CA?
About 334 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Fresno, CA?
Fresno, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.