Frost Dates for Lodi, CA
In Lodi, CA, the average last spring frost is around Feb 9 and the average first fall frost around Dec 5, for a growing season of about 301 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 7, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Lodi, CA weather station, 1 mile away, elevation 40 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 7 | Nov 17 |
| 20% | Feb 28 | Nov 24 |
| 30% | Feb 22 | Nov 29 |
| 40% | Feb 15 | Dec 1 |
| 50% | Feb 9 | Dec 5 |
| 60% | Feb 2 | Dec 9 |
| 70% | Jan 26 | Dec 14 |
| 80% | Jan 15 | Dec 21 |
| 90% | Jan 2 | Jan 3 |
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) | Mar 11 | Nov 19 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 9 | Dec 5 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 12 | Dec 20 |
Planting calendar for Lodi
Transplant Feb 16 – Mar 2
Transplant Feb 23 – Mar 9
Transplant Feb 23 – Mar 9
Transplant Feb 16 – Mar 2
Sow or transplant Feb 16 – Mar 2
Sow or transplant Feb 16 – Mar 2
Sow or transplant Feb 23 – Mar 9
Sow or transplant Jan 12 – Jan 26
Fall sowing Oct 10 – Nov 7
Fall sowing Oct 10 – Oct 31
Fall sowing Sep 26 – Oct 10
Sow or transplant Jan 12 – Jan 26
Fall sowing Sep 26 – Oct 24
Transplant Jan 26 – Feb 9
Fall sowing Sep 12 – Sep 26
Transplant Jan 19 – Feb 2
Fall sowing Sep 12 – Sep 26
Fall sowing Sep 12 – Sep 26
Fall sowing Oct 24 – Nov 14
Fall sowing Sep 26 – Oct 10
Plant Jan 12 – Jan 26
Based on the average last frost (Feb 9) and first frost (Dec 5). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.