Frost Dates for Davis, CA 95616
Last spring frost February 9 · First fall frost December 4 · 298 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 95616 has about 53,600 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Davis.
Very long season: 298 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 16–March 20 (63 days). Fall frost risk spans November 9–December 27 (48 days).
Frost probability for 95616
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 20 | February 9 | January 16 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 9 | December 4 | December 27 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at WINTERS (15.9 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Davis, CA
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95616 | February 9 | December 4 | 9b |
| 95618 | February 10 | December 4 | 9b |
Which crops fit a 298-day season in Davis
In Davis (298 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 | Jan 5 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 256 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 256 available after Feb 23. | Aug 4 |
| Pepper | Dec 29 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 256 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 256 available after Feb 23. | Aug 9 |
| Lettuce | Dec 15 | Jan 12–Jan 19 | 333 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 11. | Oct 13 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 19–Jan 26 | 340 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 340 available after Jan 19. | Oct 2 |
| Cucumber | Jan 19 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 7 |
| Beans | — | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 14 |
| Peas | — | Dec 15–Feb 23 | 361 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 361 available after Dec 15. | Sep 23 |
| Zucchini | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Onion | Nov 17 | Jan 12–Jan 26 | 333 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 333 available after Jan 12. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 15–Feb 2 | 375 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 15 and again by Nov 1; both mature before Dec 25. | Nov 1 |
| Kale | Dec 1 | Jan 12–Jan 26 | 347 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 25. | Oct 17 |
| Broccoli | Dec 15 | Jan 12–Jan 26 | 333 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 333 available after Jan 12. | Sep 8 |
| Cabbage | Dec 15 | Jan 12–Jan 26 | 347 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 347 available after Jan 12. | Oct 2 |
| Radish | — | Dec 15–Mar 9 | 361 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 15 and again by Nov 2; both mature before Dec 11. | Nov 2 |
| Beets | — | Dec 15–Mar 9 | 361 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 15 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 11. | Oct 3 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 26–Feb 2 | 319 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 319 available after Jan 26. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 4 | 403 | overwinter: Plant Dec 4 to Dec 25; harvest the following summer. | Dec 25 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 5–Mar 2 | 354 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 5; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 12 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 270 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 270 available after Feb 16. | Aug 16 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Feb 23 | 263 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 263 available after Feb 23. | Jul 22 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 29 | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 312 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 312 available after Feb 2. | Sep 13 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 15 | Jan 26–Jan 26 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 11. | Oct 3 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 15–Mar 9 | 375 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 15 and again by Nov 1; both mature before Dec 25. | Nov 1 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 15 | Jan 12–Jan 26 | 347 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 347 available after Jan 12. | Sep 2 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 263 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 263 available after Feb 23. | Jul 22 |
| Eggplant | Dec 22 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 256 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 256 available after Feb 23. | Aug 14 |
| Okra | Jan 12 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 277 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Basil | Jan 5 | Mar 2–Mar 2 | 263 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 7 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 12–Feb 2 | 333 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 11. | Oct 8 |
| Parsley | Dec 1 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 298 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 16. | Sep 18 |
| Celery | Dec 1 | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 298 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 16. | Jul 30 |
| Scallions | Dec 1 | Jan 12–Jan 26 | 347 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 25. | Oct 12 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 12–Jan 26 | 347 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 25. | Oct 22 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 29–Jan 12 | 361 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 29 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 25. | Oct 17 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 12 | Feb 2–Feb 9 | 312 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 11. | Oct 13 |
| Collards | Dec 1 | Jan 12–Jan 26 | 347 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 25. | Oct 12 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 256 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 256 available after Feb 23. | Jul 30 |
| Chives | Nov 17 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 312 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 312 available after Feb 16. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 15–Mar 9 | 361 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 15 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 11. | Oct 3 |
| Oregano | Dec 1 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 312 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 312 available after Feb 16. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 17 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 298 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 16. | — |
| Sage | Dec 15 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 312 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 312 available after Feb 16. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 1 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 312 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 312 available after Feb 16. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 29 | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 11. | Oct 8 |
| Cosmos | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 7 |
| Lavender | Nov 17 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 319 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 319 available after Feb 9. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 29 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 17 |
| Melons | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 256 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 256 available after Feb 23. | Jul 30 |
| Mint | — | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 319 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 319 available after Feb 9. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 277 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 277 available after Feb 16. | Sep 2 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 263 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 263 available after Feb 23. | Aug 1 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 284 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 284 available after Feb 9. | Aug 28 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 15 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 263 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 263 available after Feb 16. | Aug 9 |
| Watermelon | Jan 26 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 263 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 263 available after Feb 16. | Aug 4 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Zinnias | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 7 |
Month by month in Davis
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Basil (Jan 5), Tomato (Jan 5), Bok Choy (Jan 12), Corn (Jan 12), Cosmos (Jan 12), Nasturtiums (Jan 12), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Jan 12), Turnip (Jan 12), Carrots (Jan 19), Potatoes (Jan 26). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 12), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 12), Cabbage (Jan 12), Collards (Jan 12), Kale (Jan 12), Lettuce (Jan 12), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 5). |
| February | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Feb 9), Beans (Feb 16), Pole Beans (Feb 16). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Feb 2), Cauliflower (Feb 2), Cosmos (Feb 9), Lavender (Feb 9), Marigolds (Feb 9), Mint (Feb 9), +24 more. Last frost around February 9. |
| March | Transplant from: Basil (Mar 2). |
| April | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| May | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| June | Midsummer: harvest beans, zucchini, cucumbers. Start brassica seeds indoors for fall. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 22), Pumpkin (Jul 22), Cantaloupe (Jul 30), Celery (Jul 30), Melons (Jul 30). |
| August | Last sowing dates: Spaghetti Squash (Aug 1), Tomato (Aug 4), Watermelon (Aug 4), Pepper (Aug 9), Tomatillos (Aug 9), Eggplant (Aug 14), +2 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Sep 2), Pole Beans (Sep 2), Basil (Sep 7), Cosmos (Sep 7), Cucumber (Sep 7), Zinnias (Sep 7), +10 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Oct 2), Carrots (Oct 2), Beets (Oct 3), Dill (Oct 3), Swiss Chard (Oct 3), Calendula (Oct 8), +8 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 17), Lavender (Nov 17), Onion (Nov 17), Rosemary (Nov 17). Last sowing dates: Arugula (Nov 1), Spinach (Nov 1), Radish (Nov 2). |
| December | Start indoors: Celery (Dec 1), Collards (Dec 1), Kale (Dec 1), Oregano (Dec 1), Parsley (Dec 1), Scallions (Dec 1), +13 more. Direct sow from: Garlic (Dec 4), Arugula (Dec 15), Beets (Dec 15), Dill (Dec 15), Peas (Dec 15), Radish (Dec 15), +2 more. First frost around December 4. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 25). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Davis, CA (ZIP 95616)?
The median last spring frost date for Davis, CA (ZIP code 95616) is around February 9. 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 January 16; one in ten it runs past March 20.
What is the first fall frost date in Davis, CA?
The median first fall frost date for Davis, CA is around December 4. 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 9 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Davis, CA?
The frost-free growing season in Davis is about 298 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 Davis (298 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 Davis, CA?
Davis, 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 Davis, CA?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 5 and plant out Feb 23 in Davis. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Davis?
Two: plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 11.
When do I plant garlic in Davis?
Dec 4 to Dec 25; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Davis?
Yes: plant out Feb 23 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 4 for a fall crop.
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