Last frost date in Placerville, California
March 31
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by February 24; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 23.
November 21
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Placerville (USC00046960), 2.8 miles from Placerville, elevation 1,850 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Feb 24 | Mar 31 | Apr 23 |
| First frost in fall | Nov 1 | Nov 21 | Dec 7 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 237
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Nov 6 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 31 | Nov 21 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Feb 15 | Dec 5 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 30
What to plant now in Placerville
- 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 March 30 Placerville: March 31
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 20 Placerville: November 21
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
- Rocklin 25 mi · last frost Feb 25
- Roseville 28 mi · last frost Feb 22
- Grass Valley 36 mi · last frost Apr 10
- Sacramento 38 mi · last frost Jan 12
- Elk Grove 39 mi · last frost Feb 2
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