Last frost date in Barstow, California
February 22
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by January 29; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after March 24.
November 23
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 9.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Barstow (USC00040521), 2.1 miles from Barstow, elevation 2,220 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Jan 29 | Feb 22 | Mar 24 |
| First frost in fall | Nov 9 | Nov 23 | Dec 8 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 271
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Mar 17 | Nov 12 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Feb 22 | Nov 23 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | 10 years in 10 | Jan 30 | Dec 6 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 32
What to plant now in Barstow
- Collards plantsAug 25 – Nov 1Now
- BeetsSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- Cabbage plantsSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- CarrotsSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- DandelionSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- Head lettuce plantsSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- Leaf lettuceSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- LeeksSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- Mustard greensSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion seedSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Dec 31Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- TurnipsSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Garden peasOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion plants plantsOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- SpinachOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Chervil and chivesNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Onion setsNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around February 18 Barstow: February 22
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 20 Barstow: November 23
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
- Victorville 29 mi · last frost Mar 18
- Hesperia 36 mi · last frost Feb 28
- California City 51 mi · last frost Mar 15
- San Bernardino 52 mi · last frost Jan 27
- Rialto 55 mi · last frost Jan 10
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