Last frost date in Tehachapi, California
April 28
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 11; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 21.
October 26
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 4.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Tehachapi 4 SE (USC00048829), 3.2 miles from Tehachapi, elevation 4,220 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 11 | Apr 28 | May 21 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 4 | Oct 26 | Nov 17 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 183
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 16 | Oct 10 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 28 | Oct 26 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 12 | Nov 16 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 82
What to plant now in Tehachapi
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Tehachapi: April 28
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Tehachapi: October 26
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 33 mi · last frost Mar 15
- Lancaster 35 mi · last frost Apr 3
- Bakersfield 36 mi · last frost Jan 31
- Palmdale 43 mi · last frost Mar 10
- Shafter 49 mi · last frost Feb 20
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