Fall in zone 9bPhoto: George Chernilevsky, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Frost dates for ZIP 93625 (Fowler, CA)
Average last spring and first fall frost dates with 10%, 50% and 90% odds, from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the nearest weather station, Fresno 5 NE, CA (10 miles away).
- Average last spring frostJan 3050% chance of a 32°F freeze after this date
- Average first fall frostDec 1150% chance of a 32°F freeze by this date
- Growing season (frost-free)319 daysmedian, 32°F threshold
- USDA hardiness zone9b25 to 30°F avg. coldest night
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This week in your yard
As of Oct 18, 2026, from your frost dates, zone and soil temperature. Lawn timing · Vegetables · Pruning · Plants
Soil temperature now
2-inch depth
77°F 55°F or warmer
24-hour average · latest 76°F, as of Oct 18, 2:00 AM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Monocline Ridge (49 mi), Vallecitos (59 mi).
4-inch depth
77°F 55°F or warmer
24-hour average · latest 78°F, as of Oct 18, 2:00 AM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Monocline Ridge (49 mi), Vallecitos (59 mi).
Fall: Texas A&M AgriLife times fall pre-emergent (for winter weeds such as annual bluegrass) to soil cooling to about 70°F for several days. The 50–55°F band is the spring trigger. Always read and follow the product label.
7-day forecast and frost risk
The latest National Weather Service 7-day forecast and any Frost Advisory or Freeze Warning for 93625 load here. You can also open the NWS forecast for this ZIP.
Pre-emergent
Soil is 77°F at 4 inches (estimated soil temperature, not a station reading). Fall pre-emergent (annual bluegrass, winter weeds): not yet. Apply as soil cools toward 70°F (typically September to October).
Fertilizer window
Lawn region: California coastal and valleys. Timing only; always follow the product label.
- Bermudagrass (warm-season): Spring: Several weeks after the lawn is fully green (April–May) (about Mar 17 here, using green-up about 3–4 weeks after your average last frost); Summer: Every 4–6 weeks through mid-August (heaviest feeder of the group); Late: Light, low-nitrogen/high-potassium feeding about 4 weeks before first frost, or skip. Avoid: Heavy late-fall nitrogen (linked to spring dead spot).
- Tall fescue (cool-season): Early fall: September (main feeding); Late fall: November, while still green; Late winter: Optional light feeding February–March. Avoid: Feeding after mid-spring and through summer in the transition zone (stress and brown patch).
Plant now
- Lettuce: fall sowing Oct 2–30
- Lettuce: fall transplant Oct 16–Nov 6
- Spinach: fall sowing Oct 16–Nov 6
- Bok choy / Asian greens: fall sowing Oct 16–30
- Arugula: fall sowing Oct 16–Nov 13
- Mustard greens: fall sowing Oct 16–30
- Cilantro: fall sowing Oct 16–30
- Dill: fall sowing Oct 16–30
- Strawberry (plants): fall transplant Oct 2–30
Coming up in the next 3 weeks
- Brussels sprouts: start seeds indoors Nov 7–21
- Radish: fall sowing Oct 30–Nov 13
- Onion (bulbing): start seeds indoors Nov 7–21
- Leek: start seeds indoors Nov 7–21
- Garlic: fall sowing Oct 30–Nov 27
- Shallot: fall sowing Oct 30–Nov 27
- Celery: start seeds indoors Nov 7–21
Prune now
No frost-timed pruning windows are open this week.
Your average first frost is Dec 11: skip heavy pruning in the 6–8 weeks before it, because new growth may not harden off in time.
Spring-flowering shrubs are pruned right after their flowers fade, not by date. See the pruning guide.
Last spring frost odds
| Chance of a 32°F freeze after this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early: most years still freeze after this) | Jan 1 |
| 50% (the "average" last frost) | Jan 30 |
| 10% (cautious: only 1 year in 10 freezes later) | Mar 4 |
Most gardeners plant frost-tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, basil) after the 50% date, and closer to the 10% date for less risk.
First fall frost odds
| Chance the first 32°F freeze has happened by this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early: 1 year in 10 freezes this soon) | Nov 25 |
| 50% (the "average" first frost) | Dec 11 |
| 90% (late: most years have frozen by now) | Jan 8 (next year) |
Light frost, freeze and hard freeze
| Threshold | Last spring (50%) | First fall (50%) |
|---|---|---|
| 36°F (light frost possible on clear, calm nights) | Mar 2 | Nov 27 |
| 32°F (freeze) | Jan 30 | Dec 11 |
| 28°F (hard freeze) | Jan 4 | Dec 24 |
n/a means NOAA did not publish a date at that threshold for this station (usually because it rarely gets that cold).
Vegetable planting calendar for 93625
Dates count from your average last spring frost (Jan 30) and first fall frost (Dec 11). Half of years have a frost after the spring date, so give tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, squash) some slack.
| Crop | Start indoors | Spring planting | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Dec 5–19 | Feb 6–20 (transplant) | Aug 14–Sep 11 (transplant) |
| Pepper (sweet and hot) | Nov 21–Dec 5 | Feb 13–27 (transplant) | Aug 21–Sep 11 (transplant) |
| Eggplant | Nov 21–Dec 5 | Feb 13–27 (transplant) | Aug 21–Sep 11 (transplant) |
| Tomatillo | Dec 5–19 | Feb 6–20 (transplant) | – |
| Lettuce | Dec 5–19 | Jan 9–30 (transplant) Jan 2–Feb 13 (sow outdoors) | Oct 16–Nov 6 (transplant) Oct 2–30 (sowing) |
| Spinach | – | Dec 19–Jan 9 (sow outdoors) | Oct 16–Nov 6 (sowing) |
| Kale | Dec 5–19 | Jan 2–16 (transplant) Jan 2–16 (sow outdoors) | Sep 18–Oct 16 (transplant) Sep 4–Oct 2 (sowing) |
| Collards | Dec 5–19 | Jan 2–30 (transplant) Jan 2–30 (sow outdoors) | Sep 18–Oct 16 (transplant) Sep 4–Oct 2 (sowing) |
| Broccoli | Nov 21–Dec 5 | Jan 2–16 (transplant) | Sep 4–Oct 2 (transplant) |
| Cabbage | Nov 21–Dec 5 | Jan 2–16 (transplant) | Sep 4–Oct 2 (transplant) |
| Cauliflower | Nov 21–Dec 5 | Jan 16–30 (transplant) | Sep 4–Oct 2 (transplant) |
| Brussels sprouts | Nov 7–21 | Jan 2–16 (transplant) | Aug 21–Sep 11 (transplant) |
| Kohlrabi | Dec 5–19 | Jan 2–16 (transplant) Jan 2–16 (sow outdoors) | Oct 2–16 (sowing) |
| Bok choy / Asian greens | – | Jan 2–16 (sow outdoors) | Oct 16–30 (sowing) |
| Arugula | – | Jan 2–30 (sow outdoors) | Oct 16–Nov 13 (sowing) |
| Mustard greens | – | Jan 2–23 (sow outdoors) | Oct 16–30 (sowing) |
| Swiss chard | Dec 19–Jan 2 | Jan 16–Feb 6 (transplant) Jan 16–Feb 13 (sow outdoors) | Oct 2–16 (sowing) |
| Beet | – | Jan 2–30 (sow outdoors) | Oct 2–16 (sowing) |
| Carrot | – | Jan 9–Feb 6 (sow outdoors) | Sep 18–Oct 2 (sowing) |
| Radish | – | Dec 26–Feb 6 (sow outdoors) | Oct 30–Nov 13 (sowing) |
| Turnip | – | Jan 2–23 (sow outdoors) | Oct 2–16 (sowing) |
| Parsnip | – | Jan 9–30 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pea (garden, snap, snow) | – | Dec 5–Jan 2 (sow outdoors) | Sep 18–Oct 2 (sowing) |
| Onion (bulbing) | Nov 7–21 | Dec 19–Jan 2 (transplant) | – |
| Green onion / scallion | – | Dec 19–Jan 16 (sow outdoors) | Oct 2–16 (sowing) |
| Leek | Nov 7–21 | Jan 2–16 (transplant) | – |
| Garlic | – | – | Oct 30–Nov 27 (sowing) |
| Shallot | – | Dec 19–Jan 2 (transplant) | Oct 30–Nov 27 (sowing) |
| Potato | – | Jan 2–16 (transplant) | Aug 21–Sep 4 (transplant) |
| Sweet potato | – | Feb 20–Mar 6 (transplant) | – |
| Sweet corn | – | Feb 6–20 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, bush (snap) | – | Feb 6–20 (sow outdoors) | Sep 18–Oct 2 (sowing) |
| Bean, pole | – | Feb 6–20 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Lima bean | – | Feb 13–27 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Southern pea (cowpea, black-eyed pea) | – | Feb 20–Mar 13 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cucumber | Jan 2–9 | Feb 6–20 (transplant) Feb 6–20 (sow outdoors) | Sep 18–Oct 2 (sowing) |
| Summer squash / zucchini | Jan 2–9 | Feb 6–20 (transplant) Feb 6–20 (sow outdoors) | Sep 18–Oct 2 (sowing) |
| Winter squash | Jan 2–9 | Feb 6–20 (transplant) Feb 6–20 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pumpkin | – | Feb 6–20 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Watermelon | Jan 2–9 | Feb 13–27 (transplant) Feb 13–27 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cantaloupe / muskmelon | Jan 2–9 | Feb 13–27 (transplant) Feb 13–27 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Okra | Dec 19–Jan 2 | Feb 13–27 (transplant) Feb 13–27 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Celery | Nov 7–21 | Feb 6–13 (transplant) | – |
| Basil | Dec 19–Jan 2 | Feb 6–20 (transplant) Feb 6–20 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cilantro | – | Jan 16–Feb 13 (sow outdoors) | Oct 16–30 (sowing) |
| Parsley | Nov 21–Dec 5 | Jan 16–30 (transplant) Jan 9–30 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Dill | – | Jan 30–Feb 13 (sow outdoors) | Oct 16–30 (sowing) |
| Sunflower | – | Jan 30–Feb 13 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Asparagus (crowns) | – | Jan 2–16 (transplant) | – |
| Rhubarb (crowns) | – | Jan 2–16 (transplant) | – |
| Strawberry (plants) | – | Jan 2–16 (transplant) | Oct 2–30 (transplant) |
Typical ranges from university extension planting calendars, adjusted to your frost dates. Probabilities, not guarantees. Fall windows that would overlap spring planting are left out, as are fall crops of frost-tender plants where the frost-free season is under 210 days.
Where these numbers come from
Station: Fresno 5 NE, CA (NOAA GHCN-Daily ID USC00043256), elevation 338 ft, 10.1 miles from the ZIP's center point. NOAA completeness flag: R (representative, 10+ years).
Nearby stations
| Station | Distance | Last frost (50%) | First frost (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Yosemite Intl AP, CA | 11 mi | Jan 14 | Dec 14 |
| Hanford Muni AP, CA | 21 mi | Feb 20 | Nov 23 |
| Hanford 1 S, CA | 21 mi | Feb 7 | Dec 1 |
The average last-frost dates of these stations span 37 days, a rough guide to local variation. See data sources & methods.
Frost questions for 93625
When is the last frost in 93625?
The average (50% chance) last spring freeze of 32°F for ZIP 93625 is January 30. For a more cautious planting date, use March 4, when only 1 year in 10 still sees a later freeze.
When is the first frost in 93625?
The average first fall freeze is December 11. In 1 year in 10 it comes by November 25.
What hardiness zone is 93625?
ZIP 93625 is in USDA zone 9b (25 to 30°F average coldest winter night), per the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP listing.
What is the soil temperature in 93625 right now?
This page shows the latest 2-inch and 4-inch soil temperature from the nearest public soil station (USDA SCAN, NOAA USCRN or TexMesonet), or a labeled estimate when no station is close, against the 50–55°F spring pre-emergent band.
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