Last frost date in Yuba City, California
January 15
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 February 18.
December 12
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 24.
A 32°F night happens here about 9 years in 10; in those years these are the usual dates.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Marysville (USC00045385), 3.2 miles from Yuba City, elevation 57 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Marysville, so its frost dates are the same as Yuba City's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Dec 18 | Jan 15 | Feb 18 |
| First frost in fall | Nov 24 | Dec 12 | Jan 9 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 333
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Feb 21 | Nov 28 |
| Frost (32°F) | 9 years in 10 | Jan 15 | Dec 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | 4 years in 10 | Dec 31 | Dec 24 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 8.0
What to plant now in Yuba City
- Swiss chardJune 1 – Dec 1Now
- Broccoli plantsAug 1 – Nov 1Now
- Brussels sprouts plantsAug 1 – Nov 1Now
- BeetsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Cabbage plantsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Celery and celeriac plantsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Chinese cabbageSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- Collards plantsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- EndiveSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Florence fennelSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- KaleSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- LeeksSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- Mustard greensSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion seedSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsnipsSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- SorrelSept 1 – Dec 15Now
- CarrotsSept 15 – Dec 1Now
- GarlicSept 15 – Nov 15Now
- Head lettuce plantsSept 15 – Dec 31Now
- KohlrabiSept 15 – Dec 31Now
- Leaf lettuceSept 15 – Dec 31Now
- ParsleySept 15 – Dec 31Now
- ShallotsSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- DandelionOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Garden peasOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Onion plants plantsOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- RutabagaOct 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- TurnipsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Chervil and chivesNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Onion setsNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around January 30 Yuba City: January 15
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around December 10 Yuba City: December 12
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
- Oroville 26 mi · last frost Jan 30
- Roseville 30 mi · last frost Feb 22
- Rocklin 31 mi · last frost Feb 25
- Grass Valley 32 mi · last frost Apr 10
- Woodland 32 mi · last frost Feb 7
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