Frost dates for 95531 — Crescent City, CA
Last spring frostMar 11median date
First fall frostNov 23median date
Growing season257 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Crescent City compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Crescent City falls between January 31 and April 12, a 71-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 1 and December 25.
- The median last frost is 20 days earlier than the California median of Mar 31.
- Its 257-day growing season is longer than 58% of the 636 California places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 19 days later than the zone 9b median of Feb 20. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 17 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Medford, OR, 119 km away, the last frost here is 28 days earlier than there and the growing season is 53 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 31 |
| 50% (median) | March 11 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 12 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 1 |
| 50% (median) | November 23 |
| 90% (late) | December 25 |
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 Crescent City, CA
Frost dates for 95531 — Crescent City, CA — last frost Mar 11, first frost Nov 23, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 17 to Dec 31Transplant outside: Feb 11 to Feb 25
Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 26
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Feb 11 to Feb 25Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Feb 18Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Feb 18Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 2
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 1Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 18Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 18Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 15
Plant for fall: Nov 9 to Dec 14
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Crescent City, CA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 17 – Dec 31 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Feb 11 – Mar 18 | Sep 28 – Oct 26 |
| Kale | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Broccoli | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | — | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Cabbage | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | — | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Okra | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — |
| Basil | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 28 – Feb 18 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 28 – Feb 18 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 4 – Mar 18 | Oct 12 – Nov 2 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 11 – Feb 18 | Mar 25 – Apr 1 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 11 – Feb 18 | — | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 11 – Feb 18 | — | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 11 – Feb 18 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 18 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 18 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 11 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 25 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 18 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 25 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 9 – Dec 14 |
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 Crescent City 3 Nnw, CA weather station, 7 km away (elevation 43 ft (13 m)).
ZIP codes in Crescent City: 95531 95532
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Crescent City, CA?
The median last spring frost in Crescent City, CA is March 11. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 12, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Crescent City, CA?
The median first fall frost is November 23, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Crescent City, CA?
About 257 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Crescent City, CA?
Crescent City, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.