Frost Dates for Tulare, CA
In Tulare, 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, 9 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 Tulare
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.