Frost dates in Merced County, California
The average last spring frost in Merced County falls Jan 6 to Mar 28 and the average first fall frost Nov 14 to Dec 20, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 9a to 9b. Places: Atwater, Ballico, Cressey, Delhi, Dos Palos Y, El Nido. Pick a ZIP for 10% and 90% odds, soil temperature and the 7-day freeze forecast.
| ZIP | Place | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93620 | Dos Palos Y | Jan 26 | Dec 10 | 9a |
| 93635 | Los Banos | Jan 26 | Dec 10 | 9a |
| 93665 | South Dos Palos | Jan 26 | Dec 10 | 9a |
| 95301 | Atwater | Mar 3 | Nov 24 | 9a |
| 95303 | Ballico | Jan 6 | Dec 20 | 9b |
| 95312 | Cressey | Mar 3 | Nov 24 | 9b |
| 95315 | Delhi | Jan 6 | Dec 20 | 9b |
| 95317 | El Nido | Feb 26 | Nov 25 | 9a |
| 95322 | Santa Nella | Feb 26 | Nov 29 | 9b |
| 95324 | Hilmar-Irwin | Jan 6 | Dec 20 | 9a |
| 95333 | Le Grand | Feb 26 | Nov 25 | 9a |
| 95334 | Livingston | Mar 28 | Nov 14 | 9a |
| 95340 | Merced | Mar 3 | Nov 24 | 9a |
| 95341 | Merced | Feb 26 | Nov 25 | 9a |
| 95348 | Merced | Mar 3 | Nov 24 | 9b |
| 95365 | Planada | Feb 26 | Nov 25 | 9a |
| 95369 | Snelling | Mar 3 | Nov 24 | 9b |
| 95374 | Stevinson | Mar 28 | Nov 14 | 9a |
| 95388 | Winton | Mar 3 | Nov 24 | 9b |
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