Frost dates for 95616 — Davis, CA
Last spring frostFeb 10median date
First fall frostDec 1median date
Growing season294 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Davis compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Davis falls between December 31 and March 11, a 70-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 13 and December 27.
- The median last frost is 49 days earlier than the California median of Mar 31.
- Its 294-day growing season is longer than 95% of the 636 California places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 10 days earlier 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 18 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Sacramento, CA, 23 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) | December 31 |
| 50% (median) | February 10 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 11 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 13 |
| 50% (median) | December 1 |
| 90% (late) | December 27 |
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 Davis, CA
Frost dates for 95616 — Davis, CA — last frost Feb 10, first frost Dec 1, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Nov 18 to Dec 2Transplant outside: Jan 13 to Jan 27
Start indoors: Dec 2 to Dec 16Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Start indoors: Dec 2 to Dec 16Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3
Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Jan 20 to Feb 3Sow outdoors: Jan 13 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Nov 3
Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Jan 13 to Jan 27Sow outdoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Jan 27 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Jan 20 to Feb 3Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Jan 27 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 17
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3
Sow outdoors: Dec 30 to Jan 20Sow outdoors: Dec 30 to Jan 20Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Dec 30 to Jan 20Sow outdoors: Dec 30 to Jan 20Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Oct 27
Sow outdoors: Jan 6 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Oct 20 to Nov 10
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 20Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 20Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 10
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Oct 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3
Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 17
Plant for fall: Nov 17 to Dec 22
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Davis, CA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 18 – Dec 2 | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 2 – Dec 16 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 2 – Dec 16 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Jan 13 – Feb 17 | Oct 6 – Nov 3 |
| Kale | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Broccoli | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | — | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Cabbage | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | — | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | — | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Okra | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — |
| Basil | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Dec 30 – Jan 20 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Spinach | — | — | Dec 30 – Jan 20 | Oct 6 – Oct 27 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 6 – Feb 17 | Oct 20 – Nov 10 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 13 – Jan 20 | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 13 – Jan 20 | — | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Sep 22 – Oct 6 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 13 – Jan 20 | — | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 13 – Jan 20 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 20 – Feb 17 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 20 – Feb 17 | Sep 22 – Oct 6 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 20 – Feb 10 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 24 | Sep 22 – Oct 6 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 17 | Oct 6 – Oct 27 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | Sep 15 – Sep 29 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 17 – Dec 22 |
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 Davis 2 Wsw Exp Farm, CA weather station, 4 km away (elevation 59 ft (18 m)).
ZIP codes in Davis: 95616 95617 95618
Frost dates near Davis
- Dixon Feb 10 · Dec 1
- Woodland Feb 7 · Dec 5
- West Sacramento Feb 2 · Dec 2
- Winters Feb 18 · Nov 30
- Yolo Feb 7 · Dec 5
- Sacramento Jan 12 · Dec 16
- Clarksburg Feb 2 · Dec 2
- Madison Feb 7 · Dec 5
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Davis, CA?
The median last spring frost in Davis, CA is February 10. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 11, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Davis, CA?
The median first fall frost is December 1, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 13.
How long is the growing season in Davis, CA?
About 294 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Davis, CA?
Davis, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.