Last frost date in Corcoran, CA
The average last frost in Corcoran is February 15. By March 10 the chance of another 32°F night drops to 1 in 10. The first fall frost usually arrives about November 27, which leaves 285 frost-free days. An early freeze before November 12 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- Mar 10
- Average first frost
- Nov 27
- Frost-free season
- 285 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Jan 16
No frost in the next 6 nights
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:57 UTC
- ThuOct 2250°
- FriOct 2348°
- SatOct 2447°
- SunOct 2548°
- MonOct 2647°
- TueOct 2747°
Planting calendar for Corcoran
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across California.
TomatoesFeb 22–Mar 8
PumpkinsMar 1–Mar 15
SunflowersFeb 15–Mar 8
CucumbersMar 1–Mar 8
CornFeb 22–Mar 8
Sweet potatoesMar 8–Mar 22
WatermelonMar 1–Mar 15
Green beansFeb 22–Mar 15
ZucchiniFeb 22–Mar 8
OkraMar 8–Mar 22
PeppersMar 1–Mar 15
BasilFeb 22–Mar 8
Butternut squashFeb 22–Mar 8
CantaloupeMar 1–Mar 15
EggplantMar 1–Mar 15
PotatoesJan 18–Feb 1
OnionsJan 4–Jan 25
CarrotsJan 25–Mar 1
LettuceFeb 1–Feb 22
BroccoliJan 18–Feb 1
BeetsJan 18–Mar 1
PeasJan 4–Jan 18
CabbageJan 18–Feb 1
RadishesJan 11–Feb 22
Brussels sproutsFeb 1–Feb 15
SpinachJan 4–Jan 25
CilantroFeb 1–Feb 22
KaleJan 18–Feb 1
Collard greensJan 18–Feb 1
TurnipsJan 18–Feb 1
DillFeb 15–Mar 1
CeleryFeb 22–Mar 1
CauliflowerFeb 1–Feb 15
LeeksFeb 1–Feb 15
Swiss chardFeb 1–Mar 1
ParsleyFeb 1–Feb 22
Tulip bulbsNov 13–Dec 15
GarlicOct 15–Nov 30
Daffodil bulbsOct 15–Nov 30
StrawberriesJan 18–Feb 1
AsparagusJan 18–Feb 1Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Jan 17 | Feb 15 | Mar 10 | Nov 12 | Nov 27 | Dec 13 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Dec 18 | Jan 16 | Feb 11 | Nov 24 | Dec 8 | Jan 5 |
Read the spring 10% column as the date after which only one year in ten still gets frost. That is the safer date for tomatoes, peppers and basil.
Where these numbers come from
NOAA station Corcoran Irrig Dist (USC00042012) sits 1.5 miles from the center of Corcoran at 200 feet. Its averages cover 1991 to 2020. Low spots, valleys and open fields can keep getting frost a week or two after the station stops; city centers and lakeshores usually get less of it.
Questions
When is the last frost in Corcoran, CA?
The average last frost date in Corcoran is February 15, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after March 10.
When is the first frost in Corcoran?
The first frost in fall usually comes around November 27. One year in ten it arrives before November 12.
How long is the growing season in Corcoran?
About 285 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in Corcoran?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from February 22 to March 8. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.