Last frost date in Susanville, California

May 16

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 29; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after June 5.

October 8

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 25.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Susanville 2SW (USC00048702), 2.2 miles from Susanville, elevation 4,212 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Susanville, California
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 29May 16June 5
First frost in fallSept 25Oct 8Oct 22

Frost-free days in an average year: 143

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Susanville
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearJune 4Sept 26
Frost (32°F)Every yearMay 16Oct 8
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 26Oct 21

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 149

What to plant now in Susanville

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.

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