Fall in zone 9bPhoto: George Chernilevsky, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Frost dates for ZIP 95683 (Rancho Murieta, 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, Sacramento 5 ESE, CA (18 miles away).
Freezes are uncommon here
NOAA's normals for this station show a 32°F night in about 81% of years (about 4 freezing night(s) a year on average). The dates below describe freeze timing for the station's record; in many years there may be no 32°F freeze at all.
- Average last spring frostJan 1250% chance of a 32°F freeze after this date
- Average first fall frostDec 1650% chance of a 32°F freeze by this date
- Growing season (frost-free)341 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
Freezes are uncommon here, so frost-based timing is rough. Local extension calendars for frost-free areas use months.
Soil temperature now
2-inch depth
No soil station with a fresh reading within 62 miles.
4-inch depth
No soil station with a fresh reading within 62 miles.
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 95683 load here. You can also open the NWS forecast for this ZIP.
Pre-emergent
No soil reading near this ZIP. Typical extension timing for your region: spring February to March; fall 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 Feb 27 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 7–Nov 4
- Kale: fall transplant Sep 23–Oct 21
- Collards: fall transplant Sep 23–Oct 21
- Kohlrabi: fall sowing Oct 7–21
- Swiss chard: fall sowing Oct 7–21
- Beet: fall sowing Oct 7–21
- Turnip: fall sowing Oct 7–21
- Green onion / scallion: fall sowing Oct 7–21
- Strawberry (plants): fall transplant Oct 7–Nov 4
Coming up in the next 3 weeks
- Pepper (sweet and hot): start seeds indoors Nov 3–17
- Eggplant: start seeds indoors Nov 3–17
- Lettuce: fall transplant Oct 21–Nov 11
- Spinach: fall sowing Oct 21–Nov 11
- Broccoli: start seeds indoors Nov 3–17
- Cabbage: start seeds indoors Nov 3–17
- Cauliflower: start seeds indoors Nov 3–17
- Brussels sprouts: start seeds indoors Oct 20–Nov 3
- Bok choy / Asian greens: fall sowing Oct 21–Nov 4
- Arugula: fall sowing Oct 21–Nov 18
- Mustard greens: fall sowing Oct 21–Nov 4
- Radish: fall sowing Nov 4–18
Prune now
No frost-timed pruning windows are open this week.
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) | Dec 18 (prior Dec) |
| 50% (the "average" last frost) | Jan 12 |
| 10% (cautious: only 1 year in 10 freezes later) | Feb 8 |
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 28 |
| 50% (the "average" first frost) | Dec 16 |
| 90% (late: most years have frozen by now) | Jan 14 (next year) |
Light frost, freeze and hard freeze
| Threshold | Last spring (50%) | First fall (50%) |
|---|---|---|
| 36°F (light frost possible on clear, calm nights) | Feb 12 | Dec 1 |
| 32°F (freeze) | Jan 12 | Dec 16 |
| 28°F (hard freeze) | Dec 31 (prior Dec) | Dec 25 |
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 95683
Dates count from your average last spring frost (Jan 12) and first fall frost (Dec 16). 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 | Nov 17–Dec 1 | Jan 19–Feb 2 (transplant) | Aug 19–Sep 16 (transplant) |
| Pepper (sweet and hot) | Nov 3–17 | Jan 26–Feb 9 (transplant) | Aug 26–Sep 16 (transplant) |
| Eggplant | Nov 3–17 | Jan 26–Feb 9 (transplant) | Aug 26–Sep 16 (transplant) |
| Tomatillo | Nov 17–Dec 1 | Jan 19–Feb 2 (transplant) | – |
| Lettuce | Nov 17–Dec 1 | Dec 22–Jan 12 (transplant) Dec 15–Jan 26 (sow outdoors) | Oct 21–Nov 11 (transplant) Oct 7–Nov 4 (sowing) |
| Spinach | – | Dec 1–22 (sow outdoors) | Oct 21–Nov 11 (sowing) |
| Kale | Nov 17–Dec 1 | Dec 15–29 (transplant) Dec 15–29 (sow outdoors) | Sep 23–Oct 21 (transplant) Sep 9–Oct 7 (sowing) |
| Collards | Nov 17–Dec 1 | Dec 15–Jan 12 (transplant) Dec 15–Jan 12 (sow outdoors) | Sep 23–Oct 21 (transplant) Sep 9–Oct 7 (sowing) |
| Broccoli | Nov 3–17 | Dec 15–29 (transplant) | Sep 9–Oct 7 (transplant) |
| Cabbage | Nov 3–17 | Dec 15–29 (transplant) | Sep 9–Oct 7 (transplant) |
| Cauliflower | Nov 3–17 | Dec 29–Jan 12 (transplant) | Sep 9–Oct 7 (transplant) |
| Brussels sprouts | Oct 20–Nov 3 | Dec 15–29 (transplant) | Aug 26–Sep 16 (transplant) |
| Kohlrabi | Nov 17–Dec 1 | Dec 15–29 (transplant) Dec 15–29 (sow outdoors) | Oct 7–21 (sowing) |
| Bok choy / Asian greens | – | Dec 15–29 (sow outdoors) | Oct 21–Nov 4 (sowing) |
| Arugula | – | Dec 15–Jan 12 (sow outdoors) | Oct 21–Nov 18 (sowing) |
| Mustard greens | – | Dec 15–Jan 5 (sow outdoors) | Oct 21–Nov 4 (sowing) |
| Swiss chard | Dec 1–15 | Dec 29–Jan 19 (transplant) Dec 29–Jan 26 (sow outdoors) | Oct 7–21 (sowing) |
| Beet | – | Dec 15–Jan 12 (sow outdoors) | Oct 7–21 (sowing) |
| Carrot | – | Dec 22–Jan 19 (sow outdoors) | Sep 23–Oct 7 (sowing) |
| Radish | – | Dec 8–Jan 19 (sow outdoors) | Nov 4–18 (sowing) |
| Turnip | – | Dec 15–Jan 5 (sow outdoors) | Oct 7–21 (sowing) |
| Parsnip | – | Dec 22–Jan 12 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pea (garden, snap, snow) | – | Nov 17–Dec 15 (sow outdoors) | Sep 23–Oct 7 (sowing) |
| Onion (bulbing) | Oct 20–Nov 3 | Dec 1–15 (transplant) | – |
| Green onion / scallion | – | Dec 1–29 (sow outdoors) | Oct 7–21 (sowing) |
| Leek | Oct 20–Nov 3 | Dec 15–29 (transplant) | – |
| Garlic | – | – | Nov 4–Dec 2 (sowing) |
| Shallot | – | Dec 1–15 (transplant) | Nov 4–Dec 2 (sowing) |
| Potato | – | Dec 15–29 (transplant) | Aug 26–Sep 9 (transplant) |
| Sweet potato | – | Feb 2–16 (transplant) | – |
| Sweet corn | – | Jan 19–Feb 2 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, bush (snap) | – | Jan 19–Feb 2 (sow outdoors) | Sep 23–Oct 7 (sowing) |
| Bean, pole | – | Jan 19–Feb 2 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Lima bean | – | Jan 26–Feb 9 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Southern pea (cowpea, black-eyed pea) | – | Feb 2–23 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cucumber | Dec 15–22 | Jan 19–Feb 2 (transplant) Jan 19–Feb 2 (sow outdoors) | Sep 23–Oct 7 (sowing) |
| Summer squash / zucchini | Dec 15–22 | Jan 19–Feb 2 (transplant) Jan 19–Feb 2 (sow outdoors) | Sep 23–Oct 7 (sowing) |
| Winter squash | Dec 15–22 | Jan 19–Feb 2 (transplant) Jan 19–Feb 2 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pumpkin | – | Jan 19–Feb 2 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Watermelon | Dec 15–22 | Jan 26–Feb 9 (transplant) Jan 26–Feb 9 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cantaloupe / muskmelon | Dec 15–22 | Jan 26–Feb 9 (transplant) Jan 26–Feb 9 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Okra | Dec 1–15 | Jan 26–Feb 9 (transplant) Jan 26–Feb 9 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Celery | Oct 20–Nov 3 | Jan 19–26 (transplant) | – |
| Basil | Dec 1–15 | Jan 19–Feb 2 (transplant) Jan 19–Feb 2 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cilantro | – | Dec 29–Jan 26 (sow outdoors) | Oct 21–Nov 4 (sowing) |
| Parsley | Nov 3–17 | Dec 29–Jan 12 (transplant) Dec 22–Jan 12 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Dill | – | Jan 12–26 (sow outdoors) | Oct 21–Nov 4 (sowing) |
| Sunflower | – | Jan 12–26 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Asparagus (crowns) | – | Dec 15–29 (transplant) | – |
| Rhubarb (crowns) | – | Dec 15–29 (transplant) | – |
| Strawberry (plants) | – | Dec 15–29 (transplant) | Oct 7–Nov 4 (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: Sacramento 5 ESE, CA (NOAA GHCN-Daily ID USW00023271), elevation 38 ft, 17.6 miles from the ZIP's center point. NOAA completeness flag: S (standard, 24+ years).
Nearby stations
| Station | Distance | Last frost (50%) | First frost (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter Hill Cdf, CA | 19 mi | Mar 4 | Dec 11 |
| Placerville, CA | 19 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 21 |
| Sacramento Executive AP, CA | 22 mi | Feb 2 | Dec 2 |
The average last-frost dates of these stations span 81 days, a rough guide to local variation. See data sources & methods.
Frost questions for 95683
When is the last frost in 95683?
The average (50% chance) last spring freeze of 32°F for ZIP 95683 is January 12. For a more cautious planting date, use February 8, when only 1 year in 10 still sees a later freeze.
When is the first frost in 95683?
The average first fall freeze is December 16. In 1 year in 10 it comes by November 28.
What hardiness zone is 95683?
ZIP 95683 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 95683 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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