Last frost date in Scotts Valley, California
March 25
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by February 17; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 21.
November 11
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 18.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Ben Lomond #4 (USC00040673), 4.3 miles from Scotts Valley, elevation 420 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 17 | Mar 25 | Apr 21 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 18 | Nov 11 | Dec 4 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 231
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 28 | Oct 21 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 25 | Nov 11 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | 10 years in 10 | Feb 6 | Dec 4 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 37
What to plant now in Scotts Valley
- 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 20 Scotts Valley: March 25
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Scotts Valley: November 11
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
- Santa Cruz 6 mi · last frost Jan 29
- Campbell 16 mi · last frost Feb 2
- Watsonville 16 mi · last frost Jan 28
- San Jose 20 mi · last frost Jan 2
- Santa Clara 21 mi · last frost Jan 12
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