The last 36°F Spring frost date is 30% likely to be on May 17. (See detailed probabilities below.)
The last 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Apr 28. (See detailed probabilities below.)
(See also 🍂 First Fall Frost Dates.)
Last frost date probabilities for Sonora, CA are based on historical climate data.
Always check your local forecast for the most up-to-date frost warnings.
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The last spring frost signals when your area is safe from freezing temperatures. Tender plants can now grow outdoors without cold damage! This marks the beginning of the growing season. Last spring frost serves as your essential starting point for planting warm-season crops. It's also time to remove winter protection from your perennials. Enjoy the longer days and warmer weather!
Start seeds indoors several weeks before your last frost date. This gives plants time to reach transplanting size when weather permits. Plan your outdoor planting schedule around your area's average last frost date. Plant some crops before and some after this date to protect against weather changes. Look for spots in your yard where frost stays longer or disappears earlier. Create your own frost map to use all available growing space and extend your season. Keep watching your local weather forecast to catch any surprise late frosts.
| Probability of frost (36°F) on or after… | |
|---|---|
| 10% chance | May 28 |
| 20% chance | May 22 |
| 30% chance | May 17 |
| 40% chance | May 12 |
| 50% chance | May 8 |
| 60% chance | May 3 |
| 70% chance | Apr 30 |
| 80% chance | Apr 26 |
| 90% chance | Apr 19 |
| Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or after… | |
|---|---|
| 10% chance | May 10 |
| 20% chance | May 3 |
| 30% chance | Apr 28 |
| 40% chance | Apr 23 |
| 50% chance | Apr 18 |
| 60% chance | Apr 13 |
| 70% chance | Apr 8 |
| 80% chance | Mar 31 |
| 90% chance | Mar 20 |
| Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or after… | |
|---|---|
| 10% chance | Apr 17 |
| 20% chance | Apr 7 |
| 30% chance | Mar 30 |
| 40% chance | Mar 22 |
| 50% chance | Mar 15 |
| 60% chance | Mar 7 |
| 70% chance | Feb 28 |
| 80% chance | Feb 19 |
| 90% chance | Feb 6 |
| Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or after… | |
|---|---|
| 10% chance | Mar 6 |
| 20% chance | Feb 23 |
| 30% chance | Feb 14 |
| 40% chance | Feb 6 |
| 50% chance | Feb 1 |
| 60% chance | Jan 26 |
| 70% chance | Jan 17 |
| 80% chance | Jan 6 |
| 90% chance | Dec 26 |
| Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or after… | |
|---|---|
| 10% chance | Feb 9 |
| 20% chance | Feb 1 |
| 30% chance | Jan 26 |
| 40% chance | Jan 17 |
| 50% chance | Jan 8 |
| 60% chance | Jan 2 |
| 70% chance | Dec 29 |
| 80% chance | Dec 24 |
| 90% chance | Dec 15 |
| Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or after… | |
|---|---|
| 10% chance | rarely |
| 20% chance | rarely |
| 30% chance | rarely |
| 40% chance | rarely |
| 50% chance | rarely |
| 60% chance | rarely |
| 70% chance | rarely |
| 80% chance | rarely |
| 90% chance | rarely |
Agricultural climatic data from weather station: SONORA (USC00048353)