Frost Dates for Lemoore, CA 93245
Last spring frost February 24 · First fall frost November 22 · 271 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 93245 has about 38,000 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Lemoore.
Very long season: 271 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 18–April 6 (78 days). Fall frost risk spans November 6–December 9 (33 days).
Frost probability for 93245
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 6 | February 24 | January 18 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 6 | November 22 | December 9 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at HANFORD 1 S (18.0 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Lemoore, CA
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93245 | February 24 | November 22 | 9a |
| 93246 | February 24 | November 22 | 9a |
Which crops fit a 271-day season in Lemoore
In Lemoore (271 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 20 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 229 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 229 available after Mar 10. | Jul 23 |
| Pepper | Jan 13 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 229 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 229 available after Mar 10. | Jul 28 |
| Lettuce | Dec 30 | Jan 27–Feb 3 | 306 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Nov 29. | Oct 1 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 3–Feb 10 | 313 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 313 available after Feb 3. | Sep 20 |
| Cucumber | Feb 3 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 243 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
| Beans | — | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 257 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 2 |
| Peas | — | Dec 30–Mar 10 | 334 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 334 available after Dec 30. | Sep 11 |
| Zucchini | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 243 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Onion | Dec 2 | Jan 27–Feb 10 | 306 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 306 available after Jan 27. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 30–Feb 17 | 348 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 30 and again by Oct 20; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 20 |
| Kale | Dec 16 | Jan 27–Feb 10 | 320 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 5 |
| Broccoli | Dec 30 | Jan 27–Feb 10 | 306 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 306 available after Jan 27. | Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Dec 30 | Jan 27–Feb 10 | 320 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 320 available after Jan 27. | Sep 20 |
| Radish | — | Dec 30–Mar 24 | 334 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 30 and again by Oct 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Oct 21 |
| Beets | — | Dec 30–Mar 24 | 334 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 30 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 10–Feb 17 | 292 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 292 available after Feb 10. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 22 | 376 | overwinter: Plant Nov 22 to Dec 13; harvest the following summer. | Dec 13 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 20–Mar 17 | 327 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 20; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 27 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 243 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 243 available after Mar 3. | Aug 4 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 10 | 236 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 236 available after Mar 10. | Jul 10 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 13 | Feb 17–Mar 3 | 285 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 285 available after Feb 17. | Sep 1 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 30 | Feb 10–Feb 10 | 292 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 30–Mar 24 | 348 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 30 and again by Oct 20; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 20 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 30 | Jan 27–Feb 10 | 320 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 320 available after Jan 27. | Aug 21 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 236 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 236 available after Mar 10. | Jul 10 |
| Eggplant | Jan 6 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 229 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 229 available after Mar 10. | Aug 2 |
| Okra | Jan 27 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 250 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Basil | Jan 20 | Mar 17–Mar 17 | 236 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 27–Feb 17 | 306 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 26 |
| Parsley | Dec 16 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 271 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 271 available after Mar 3. | Sep 6 |
| Celery | Dec 16 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 271 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 271 available after Mar 3. | Jul 18 |
| Scallions | Dec 16 | Jan 27–Feb 10 | 320 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 13. | Sep 30 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 27–Feb 10 | 320 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 10 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 13–Jan 27 | 334 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 13 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 5 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 27 | Feb 17–Feb 24 | 285 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Nov 29. | Oct 1 |
| Collards | Dec 16 | Jan 27–Feb 10 | 320 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 13. | Sep 30 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 229 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 229 available after Mar 10. | Jul 18 |
| Chives | Dec 2 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 285 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 285 available after Mar 3. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 30–Mar 24 | 334 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 30 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Oregano | Dec 16 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 285 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 285 available after Mar 3. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 2 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 271 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 271 available after Mar 3. | — |
| Sage | Dec 30 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 285 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 285 available after Mar 3. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 16 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 285 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 285 available after Mar 3. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 13 | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 292 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 26 |
| Cosmos | Jan 27 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 257 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
| Lavender | Dec 2 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 292 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 292 available after Feb 24. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 13 | Feb 24–Mar 3 | 257 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 5 |
| Melons | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 229 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 229 available after Mar 10. | Jul 18 |
| Mint | — | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 292 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 292 available after Feb 24. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 27 | Feb 24–Mar 3 | 257 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 250 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 250 available after Mar 3. | Aug 21 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 236 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 236 available after Mar 10. | Jul 20 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 257 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 257 available after Feb 24. | Aug 16 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 30 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 236 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 236 available after Mar 3. | Jul 28 |
| Watermelon | Feb 10 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 236 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 236 available after Mar 3. | Jul 23 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 243 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Zinnias | Jan 27 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 257 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
Month by month in Lemoore
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Eggplant (Jan 6), Calendula (Jan 13), Cauliflower (Jan 13), Marigolds (Jan 13), Pepper (Jan 13), Basil (Jan 20), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Jan 13), Cilantro (Jan 27), Turnip (Jan 27). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 27), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 27), Cabbage (Jan 27), Collards (Jan 27), Kale (Jan 27), Lettuce (Jan 27), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 20). |
| February | Start indoors: Cucumber (Feb 3), Butternut Squash (Feb 10), Cantaloupe (Feb 10), Melons (Feb 10), Pumpkin (Feb 10), Spaghetti Squash (Feb 10), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Feb 3), Potatoes (Feb 10), Sunflowers (Feb 24). Transplant from: Calendula (Feb 10), Swiss Chard (Feb 10), Bok Choy (Feb 17), Cauliflower (Feb 17), Cosmos (Feb 24), Lavender (Feb 24), +4 more. Last frost around February 24. |
| March | Direct sow from: Beans (Mar 3), Pole Beans (Mar 3). Transplant from: Celery (Mar 3), Chives (Mar 3), Corn (Mar 3), Okra (Mar 3), Oregano (Mar 3), Parsley (Mar 3), +17 more. |
| 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 10), Pumpkin (Jul 10), Cantaloupe (Jul 18), Celery (Jul 18), Melons (Jul 18), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 20), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Aug 2), Corn (Aug 4), Sunflowers (Aug 16), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 21), Pole Beans (Aug 21), Basil (Aug 26), +8 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cauliflower (Sep 1), Beans (Sep 2), Marigolds (Sep 5), Parsley (Sep 6), Peas (Sep 11), Cabbage (Sep 20), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Bok Choy (Oct 1), Lettuce (Oct 1), Kale (Oct 5), Kohlrabi (Oct 5), Turnip (Oct 10), Arugula (Oct 20), +2 more. |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 22). First frost around November 22. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 2), Lavender (Dec 2), Onion (Dec 2), Rosemary (Dec 2), Celery (Dec 16), Collards (Dec 16), +12 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 30), Beets (Dec 30), Dill (Dec 30), Peas (Dec 30), Radish (Dec 30), Spinach (Dec 30). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 13). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Lemoore, CA (ZIP 93245)?
The median last spring frost date for Lemoore, CA (ZIP code 93245) is around February 24. 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 18; one in ten it runs past April 6.
What is the first fall frost date in Lemoore, CA?
The median first fall frost date for Lemoore, CA is around November 22. 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 Lemoore, CA?
The frost-free growing season in Lemoore is about 271 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 Lemoore (271 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 Lemoore, CA?
Lemoore, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a (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 Lemoore, CA?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 20 and plant out Mar 10 in Lemoore. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Lemoore?
Two: plant Jan 27 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Nov 29.
When do I plant garlic in Lemoore?
Nov 22 to Dec 13; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Lemoore?
Yes: plant out Mar 10 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 23 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Selma (ZIP 93662) has 302 frost-free days, 31 more than Lemoore (ZIP 93245). See Selma ZIP 93662 frost dates
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