Frost Dates for Soledad, CA
In Soledad, CA, the average last spring frost is around Apr 23 and the average first fall frost around Nov 3, for a growing season of about 189 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Jun 4, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Pinnacles Nm, CA weather station, 8 miles away, elevation 1,307 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% | Jun 4 | Oct 7 |
| 20% | May 23 | Oct 19 |
| 30% | May 11 | Oct 26 |
| 40% | Apr 30 | Oct 31 |
| 50% | Apr 23 | Nov 3 |
| 60% | Apr 16 | Nov 6 |
| 70% | Apr 9 | Nov 11 |
| 80% | Apr 3 | Nov 16 |
| 90% | Mar 23 | Nov 22 |
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) | May 28 | Oct 12 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 23 | Nov 3 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 12 | Nov 22 |
Planting calendar for Soledad
Transplant Apr 30 – May 14
Transplant May 7 – May 21
Transplant May 7 – May 21
Transplant Apr 30 – May 14
Sow or transplant Apr 30 – May 14
Sow or transplant Apr 30 – May 14
Sow or transplant May 7 – May 21
Sow or transplant Mar 26 – Apr 9
Fall sowing Sep 8 – Oct 6
Fall sowing Sep 8 – Sep 29
Fall sowing Aug 25 – Sep 8
Sow or transplant Mar 26 – Apr 9
Fall sowing Aug 25 – Sep 22
Transplant Apr 9 – Apr 23
Fall sowing Aug 11 – Aug 25
Transplant Apr 2 – Apr 16
Fall sowing Aug 11 – Aug 25
Fall sowing Aug 11 – Aug 25
Fall sowing Sep 22 – Oct 13
Fall sowing Aug 25 – Sep 8
Plant Mar 26 – Apr 9
Based on the average last frost (Apr 23) and first frost (Nov 3). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.