Last frost date in Lancaster, California
April 3
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 8; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 23.
November 1
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 17.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Lancaster Wm J Fox Fld (USW00003159), 3.9 miles from Lancaster, elevation 2,338 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 8 | Apr 3 | Apr 23 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 17 | Nov 1 | Nov 14 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 211
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 19 | Oct 22 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Nov 1 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 8 | Nov 10 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 68
What to plant now in Lancaster
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 30 Lancaster: April 3
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Lancaster: November 1
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
- Palmdale 8 mi · last frost Mar 10
- Santa Clarita 27 mi · last frost Jan 8
- San Fernando 32 mi · last frost Jan 2
- Tehachapi 35 mi · last frost Apr 28
- Glendale 36 mi · last frost Jan 2
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