Last frost date in Truckee, California
June 9
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by May 26; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after June 25.
September 25
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 9.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Tahoe City (USC00048758), 12.9 miles from Truckee, elevation 6,230 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | May 26 | June 9 | June 25 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 9 | Sept 25 | Oct 10 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 108
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | — | — |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | June 9 | Sept 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | May 24 | Oct 12 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 198
What to plant now in Truckee
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around June 10 Truckee: June 9
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 20 Truckee: September 25
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
- South Lake Tahoe 31 mi · last frost June 7
- Grass Valley 47 mi · last frost Apr 10
- Placerville 54 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Rocklin 68 mi · last frost Feb 25
- Roseville 72 mi · last frost Feb 22
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