Last frost date in Ridgecrest, California
March 11
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by February 18; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 9.
November 12
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 29.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station China Lake Naf (USW00093104), 4.4 miles from Ridgecrest, elevation 2,230 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 18 | Mar 11 | Apr 9 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 29 | Nov 12 | Nov 25 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 244
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Nov 2 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 11 | Nov 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Feb 20 | Nov 23 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 59
What to plant now in Ridgecrest
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 10 Ridgecrest: March 11
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Ridgecrest: November 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
- California City 35 mi · last frost Mar 15
- Tehachapi 55 mi · last frost Apr 28
- Barstow 63 mi · last frost Feb 22
- Lancaster 71 mi · last frost Apr 3
- Palmdale 76 mi · last frost Mar 10
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