Frost Dates for Clovis, CA 93612
Clovis has 3 ZIP codes. The Clovis, CA frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 15 · First fall frost November 25 · 255 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 93612 has about 37,800 people, one of 3 ZIP codes in Clovis.
Very long season: 255 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 24–May 1 (66 days). Fall frost risk spans November 6–December 10 (34 days).
Frost probability for 93612
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 1 | March 15 | February 24 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 6 | November 25 | December 10 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at FRIANT GOVERNMENT CAMP (20.2 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 255-day season in Clovis
In Clovis (255 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Feb 8 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 213 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 29. | Jul 26 |
| Pepper | Feb 1 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 213 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 29. | Jul 31 |
| Lettuce | Jan 18 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 290 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 2. | Oct 4 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 297 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 22. | Sep 23 |
| Cucumber | Feb 22 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 11. | Aug 29 |
| Beans | — | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 5 |
| Peas | — | Jan 18–Mar 29 | 318 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 318 available after Jan 18. | Sep 14 |
| Zucchini | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 3 |
| Onion | Dec 21 | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 290 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 290 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 18–Mar 8 | 332 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 18 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 23 |
| Kale | Jan 4 | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 304 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 8 |
| Broccoli | Jan 18 | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 290 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 290 available after Feb 15. | Aug 30 |
| Cabbage | Jan 18 | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 304 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 304 available after Feb 15. | Sep 23 |
| Radish | — | Jan 18–Apr 12 | 318 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 18 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Oct 24 |
| Beets | — | Jan 18–Apr 12 | 318 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 18 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 24 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 1–Mar 8 | 276 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 276 available after Mar 1. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 25 | 360 | overwinter: Plant Nov 25 to Dec 16; harvest the following summer. | Dec 16 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 8–Apr 5 | 311 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 8; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 15 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 227 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 227 available after Mar 22. | Aug 7 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Mar 29 | 220 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 29. | Jul 13 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 1 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 269 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 8. | Sep 4 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 18 | Mar 1–Mar 1 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 24 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 18–Apr 12 | 332 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 18 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 23 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 18 | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 304 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 304 available after Feb 15. | Aug 24 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 220 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 29. | Jul 13 |
| Eggplant | Jan 25 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 213 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 29. | Aug 5 |
| Okra | Feb 15 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 3 |
| Basil | Feb 8 | Apr 5–Apr 5 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 11. | Aug 29 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 15–Mar 8 | 290 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 29 |
| Parsley | Jan 4 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 255 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 22. | Sep 9 |
| Celery | Jan 4 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 255 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 22. | Jul 21 |
| Scallions | Jan 4 | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 304 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 3 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 304 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 13 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 1–Feb 15 | 318 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 8 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 15 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 2. | Oct 4 |
| Collards | Jan 4 | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 304 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 3 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 213 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 29. | Jul 21 |
| Chives | Dec 21 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 269 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 22. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 18–Apr 12 | 318 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 18 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 24 |
| Oregano | Jan 4 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 269 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 22. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 21 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 255 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 22. | — |
| Sage | Jan 18 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 269 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 22. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 4 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 269 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 22. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 1 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 29 |
| Cosmos | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 11. | Aug 29 |
| Lavender | Dec 21 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 276 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 276 available after Mar 15. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 1 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 8 |
| Melons | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 213 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 29. | Jul 21 |
| Mint | — | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 276 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 276 available after Mar 15. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 3 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 234 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 22. | Aug 24 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 220 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 29. | Jul 23 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 241 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 241 available after Mar 15. | Aug 19 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 18 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 220 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 22. | Jul 31 |
| Watermelon | Mar 1 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 220 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 22. | Jul 26 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 3 |
| Zinnias | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 11. | Aug 29 |
Month by month in Clovis
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 4), Collards (Jan 4), Kale (Jan 4), Oregano (Jan 4), Parsley (Jan 4), Scallions (Jan 4), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 18), Beets (Jan 18), Dill (Jan 18), Peas (Jan 18), Radish (Jan 18), Spinach (Jan 18). |
| February | Start indoors: Calendula (Feb 1), Cauliflower (Feb 1), Marigolds (Feb 1), Pepper (Feb 1), Basil (Feb 8), Tomato (Feb 8), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Feb 1), Cilantro (Feb 15), Turnip (Feb 15), Carrots (Feb 22). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 15), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 15), Cabbage (Feb 15), Collards (Feb 15), Kale (Feb 15), Lettuce (Feb 15), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 8). |
| March | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Mar 1), Cantaloupe (Mar 1), Melons (Mar 1), Pumpkin (Mar 1), Spaghetti Squash (Mar 1), Watermelon (Mar 1), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Mar 1), Sunflowers (Mar 15), Beans (Mar 22), Pole Beans (Mar 22). Transplant from: Calendula (Mar 1), Swiss Chard (Mar 1), Bok Choy (Mar 8), Cauliflower (Mar 8), Cosmos (Mar 15), Lavender (Mar 15), +26 more. Last frost around March 15. |
| April | Transplant from: Basil (Apr 5). |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 13), Pumpkin (Jul 13), Cantaloupe (Jul 21), Celery (Jul 21), Melons (Jul 21), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 23), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Aug 5), Corn (Aug 7), Sunflowers (Aug 19), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 24), Pole Beans (Aug 24), Basil (Aug 29), +4 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Nasturtiums (Sep 3), Okra (Sep 3), Yellow Squash (Sep 3), Zucchini (Sep 3), Cauliflower (Sep 4), Beans (Sep 5), +10 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Collards (Oct 3), Scallions (Oct 3), Bok Choy (Oct 4), Lettuce (Oct 4), Kale (Oct 8), Kohlrabi (Oct 8), +4 more. |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 25). First frost around November 25. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 21), Lavender (Dec 21), Onion (Dec 21), Rosemary (Dec 21). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 16). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Clovis, CA (ZIP 93612)?
The median last spring frost date for Clovis, CA (ZIP code 93612) is around March 15. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before February 24; one in ten it runs past May 1.
What is the first fall frost date in Clovis, CA?
The median first fall frost date for Clovis, CA is around November 25. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around November 6 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Clovis, CA?
The frost-free growing season in Clovis is about 255 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Clovis (255 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Clovis, CA?
Clovis, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 9b (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Clovis, CA?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 8 and plant out Mar 29 in Clovis. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Clovis?
Two: plant Feb 15 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 2.
When do I plant garlic in Clovis?
Nov 25 to Dec 16; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Clovis?
Yes: plant out Mar 29 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 26 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Fresno (ZIP 93721) has 269 frost-free days, 14 more than Clovis (ZIP 93612). See Fresno ZIP 93721 frost dates
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