Last frost date in Arroyo Grande, California
February 1
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by December 18; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after March 13.
January 4
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by December 8.
A 32°F night happens here about 5 years in 10; in those years these are the usual dates.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Pismo Beach (USC00046943), 6.1 miles from Arroyo Grande, elevation 39 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Grover Beach, so its frost dates are the same as Arroyo Grande's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Dec 18 | Feb 1 | Mar 13 |
| First frost in fall | Dec 8 | Jan 4 | Feb 27 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 362
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | 10 years in 10 | Mar 1 | Dec 14 |
| Frost (32°F) | 5 years in 10 | Feb 1 | Jan 4 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | 1 years in 10 | — | — |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 1.6
What to plant now in Arroyo Grande
- Swiss chardJune 1 – Dec 31Now
- BeetsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Broccoli plantsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Brussels sprouts plantsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Cabbage plantsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Chinese cabbageSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- Collards plantsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- EndiveSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Florence fennelSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- KaleSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- KohlrabiSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Dec 31Now
- ParsnipsSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- SalsifySept 1 – Oct 31Now
- Snap beansSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- SorrelSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- TomatoesSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- CarrotsSept 15 – Dec 1Now
- Cauliflower plantsSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- GarlicSept 15 – Nov 15Now
- Head lettuce plantsSept 15 – Dec 31Now
- Leaf lettuceSept 15 – Dec 31Now
- LeeksSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Mustard greensSept 15 – Dec 1Now
- Onion seedSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- ShallotsSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Celery and celeriac plantsOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- DandelionOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Garden peasOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Onion plants plantsOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- RadishesOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- SpinachOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- TurnipsOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- RutabagaOct 15 – Nov 15Now
- Chervil and chivesNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Onion setsNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around January 30 Arroyo Grande: February 1
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around December 20 Arroyo Grande: January 4
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in California
- San Luis Obispo 11 mi · last frost Jan 31
- Santa Maria 15 mi · last frost Feb 4
- Morro Bay 23 mi · last frost Jan 19
- Lompoc 33 mi · last frost Jan 20
- El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) 35 mi · last frost Mar 15
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