Frost Dates for Dinuba, CA
In Dinuba, CA, the average last spring frost is around Jan 23 and the average first fall frost around Dec 13, for a growing season of about 328 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 27, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Visalia, CA weather station, 16 miles away, elevation 303 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Feb 27 | Nov 27 |
| 20% | Feb 10 | Dec 2 |
| 30% | Feb 2 | Dec 6 |
| 40% | Jan 29 | Dec 9 |
| 50% | Jan 23 | Dec 13 |
| 60% | Jan 17 | Dec 17 |
| 70% | Jan 10 | Dec 22 |
| 80% | Jan 3 | Dec 31 |
| 90% | Dec 29 | Jan 8 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Feb 27 | Nov 29 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 23 | Dec 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 2 | Dec 25 |
Planting calendar for Dinuba
Transplant Jan 30 – Feb 13
Transplant Feb 6 – Feb 20
Transplant Feb 6 – Feb 20
Transplant Jan 30 – Feb 13
Sow or transplant Jan 30 – Feb 13
Sow or transplant Jan 30 – Feb 13
Sow or transplant Feb 6 – Feb 20
Sow or transplant Dec 26 – Jan 9
Fall sowing Oct 18 – Nov 15
Fall sowing Oct 18 – Nov 8
Fall sowing Oct 4 – Oct 18
Sow or transplant Dec 26 – Jan 9
Fall sowing Oct 4 – Nov 1
Transplant Jan 9 – Jan 23
Fall sowing Sep 20 – Oct 4
Transplant Jan 2 – Jan 16
Fall sowing Sep 20 – Oct 4
Fall sowing Sep 20 – Oct 4
Fall sowing Nov 1 – Nov 22
Fall sowing Oct 4 – Oct 18
Plant Dec 26 – Jan 9
Based on the average last frost (Jan 23) and first frost (Dec 13). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.