Last frost date in South Lake Tahoe, California
June 7
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by May 21; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after June 24.
September 28
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 10.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Dagget Pass (USC00262119), 5.9 miles from South Lake Tahoe, elevation 7,334 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | May 21 | June 7 | June 24 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 10 | Sept 28 | Oct 16 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 113
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | June 19 | Sept 15 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | June 7 | Sept 28 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | May 25 | Oct 12 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 186
What to plant now in South Lake Tahoe
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around June 10 South Lake Tahoe: June 7
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 South Lake Tahoe: September 28
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
- Truckee 31 mi · last frost June 9
- Placerville 46 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Grass Valley 61 mi · last frost Apr 10
- Rocklin 69 mi · last frost Feb 25
- Roseville 73 mi · last frost Feb 22
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