Last frost date in Redding, CA
The average last frost in Redding is March 3. By April 9 the chance of another 32°F night drops to 1 in 10. The first fall frost usually arrives about November 21, which leaves 261 frost-free days. An early freeze before November 7 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- Apr 9
- Average first frost
- Nov 21
- Frost-free season
- 261 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Jan 27
No frost in the next 6 nights
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:57 UTC
- ThuOct 2249°
- FriOct 2349°
- SatOct 2446°
- SunOct 2548°
- MonOct 2648°
- TueOct 2749°
Planting calendar for Redding
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across California.
TomatoesMar 10–Mar 24
PumpkinsMar 17–Mar 31
SunflowersMar 3–Mar 24
CucumbersMar 17–Mar 24
CornMar 10–Mar 24
Sweet potatoesMar 24–Apr 7
WatermelonMar 17–Mar 31
Green beansMar 10–Mar 31
ZucchiniMar 10–Mar 24
OkraMar 24–Apr 7
PeppersMar 17–Mar 31
BasilMar 10–Mar 24
Butternut squashMar 10–Mar 24
CantaloupeMar 17–Mar 31
EggplantMar 17–Mar 31
PotatoesFeb 3–Feb 17
OnionsJan 20–Feb 10
CarrotsFeb 10–Mar 17
LettuceFeb 17–Mar 10
BroccoliFeb 3–Feb 17
BeetsFeb 3–Mar 17
PeasJan 20–Feb 3
CabbageFeb 3–Feb 17
RadishesJan 27–Mar 10
Brussels sproutsFeb 17–Mar 3
SpinachJan 20–Feb 10
CilantroFeb 17–Mar 10
KaleFeb 3–Feb 17
Collard greensFeb 3–Feb 17
TurnipsFeb 3–Feb 17
DillMar 3–Mar 17
CeleryMar 10–Mar 17
CauliflowerFeb 17–Mar 3
LeeksFeb 17–Mar 3
Swiss chardFeb 17–Mar 17
ParsleyFeb 17–Mar 10
Tulip bulbsNov 7–Dec 12
GarlicOct 15–Nov 30
Daffodil bulbsOct 15–Nov 30
StrawberriesFeb 3–Feb 17
AsparagusFeb 3–Feb 17Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Jan 31 | Mar 3 | Apr 9 | Nov 7 | Nov 21 | Dec 7 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Dec 20 | Jan 27 | Mar 1 | Nov 20 | Dec 7 | 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 Redding Municipal Airport (USW00024257) sits 5.1 miles from the center of Redding at 497 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 Redding, CA?
The average last frost date in Redding is March 3, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after April 9.
When is the first frost in Redding?
The first frost in fall usually comes around November 21. One year in ten it arrives before November 7.
How long is the growing season in Redding?
About 261 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in Redding?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from March 10 to March 24. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.