Last frost date in Vista, California
January 30
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by December 20; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after March 16.
January 7
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by December 14.
A 32°F night happens here about 4 years in 10; in those years these are the usual dates.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Vista (USC00049378), 3.2 miles from Vista, elevation 430 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Dec 20 | Jan 30 | Mar 16 |
| First frost in fall | Dec 14 | Jan 7 | Mar 14 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 365
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | 9 years in 10 | Feb 16 | Dec 25 |
| Frost (32°F) | 4 years in 10 | Jan 30 | Jan 7 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | 1 years in 10 | Dec 30 | Dec 30 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 1.2
What to plant now in Vista
Nothing in USDA's planting table is in its window in Vista right now, or opens in the next 45 days.
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around January 30 Vista: January 30
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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