Frost Dates for Lemoore, CA
In Lemoore, CA, the average last spring frost is around Feb 24 and the average first fall frost around Nov 22, for a growing season of about 265 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 30, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Lemoore Reeves Nas, CA weather station, 9 miles away, elevation 232 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% | Mar 30 | Nov 3 |
| 20% | Mar 17 | Nov 9 |
| 30% | Mar 8 | Nov 13 |
| 40% | Mar 1 | Nov 18 |
| 50% | Feb 24 | Nov 22 |
| 60% | Feb 17 | Nov 26 |
| 70% | Feb 10 | Nov 30 |
| 80% | Feb 2 | Dec 4 |
| 90% | Jan 21 | Dec 10 |
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) | Apr 2 | Nov 8 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 24 | Nov 22 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 20 | Dec 4 |
Planting calendar for Lemoore
Transplant Mar 3 – Mar 17
Transplant Mar 10 – Mar 24
Transplant Mar 10 – Mar 24
Transplant Mar 3 – Mar 17
Sow or transplant Mar 3 – Mar 17
Sow or transplant Mar 3 – Mar 17
Sow or transplant Mar 10 – Mar 24
Sow or transplant Jan 27 – Feb 10
Fall sowing Sep 27 – Oct 25
Fall sowing Sep 27 – Oct 18
Fall sowing Sep 13 – Sep 27
Sow or transplant Jan 27 – Feb 10
Fall sowing Sep 13 – Oct 11
Transplant Feb 10 – Feb 24
Fall sowing Aug 30 – Sep 13
Transplant Feb 3 – Feb 17
Fall sowing Aug 30 – Sep 13
Fall sowing Aug 30 – Sep 13
Fall sowing Oct 11 – Nov 1
Fall sowing Sep 13 – Sep 27
Plant Jan 27 – Feb 10
Based on the average last frost (Feb 24) and first frost (Nov 22). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.