Last frost date in Lemoore, CA
The average last frost in Lemoore is February 24. By March 30 the chance of another 32°F night drops to 1 in 10. The first fall frost usually arrives about November 22, which leaves 265 frost-free days. An early freeze before November 3 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- Mar 30
- Average first frost
- Nov 22
- Frost-free season
- 265 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Jan 20
No frost in the next 6 nights
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:57 UTC
- ThuOct 2250°
- FriOct 2348°
- SatOct 2448°
- SunOct 2548°
- MonOct 2648°
- TueOct 2747°
Planting calendar for Lemoore
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across California.
TomatoesMar 3–Mar 17
PumpkinsMar 10–Mar 24
SunflowersFeb 24–Mar 17
CucumbersMar 10–Mar 17
CornMar 3–Mar 17
Sweet potatoesMar 17–Mar 31
WatermelonMar 10–Mar 24
Green beansMar 3–Mar 24
ZucchiniMar 3–Mar 17
OkraMar 17–Mar 31
PeppersMar 10–Mar 24
BasilMar 3–Mar 17
Butternut squashMar 3–Mar 17
CantaloupeMar 10–Mar 24
EggplantMar 10–Mar 24
PotatoesJan 27–Feb 10
OnionsJan 13–Feb 3
CarrotsFeb 3–Mar 10
LettuceFeb 10–Mar 3
BroccoliJan 27–Feb 10
BeetsJan 27–Mar 10
PeasJan 13–Jan 27
CabbageJan 27–Feb 10
RadishesJan 20–Mar 3
Brussels sproutsFeb 10–Feb 24
SpinachJan 13–Feb 3
CilantroFeb 10–Mar 3
KaleJan 27–Feb 10
Collard greensJan 27–Feb 10
TurnipsJan 27–Feb 10
DillFeb 24–Mar 10
CeleryMar 3–Mar 10
CauliflowerFeb 10–Feb 24
LeeksFeb 10–Feb 24
Swiss chardFeb 10–Mar 10
ParsleyFeb 10–Mar 3
Tulip bulbsNov 8–Dec 13
GarlicOct 15–Nov 30
Daffodil bulbsOct 15–Nov 30
StrawberriesJan 27–Feb 10
AsparagusJan 27–Feb 10Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Jan 21 | Feb 24 | Mar 30 | Nov 3 | Nov 22 | Dec 10 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Dec 19 | Jan 20 | Feb 25 | Nov 19 | Dec 4 | Jan 8 |
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 Lemoore Reeves Nas (USW00023110) sits 8.9 miles from the center of Lemoore at 232 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 Lemoore, CA?
The average last frost date in Lemoore is February 24, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after March 30.
When is the first frost in Lemoore?
The first frost in fall usually comes around November 22. One year in ten it arrives before November 3.
How long is the growing season in Lemoore?
About 265 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in Lemoore?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from March 3 to March 17. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.