Last frost date in Corona, California

January 17

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by December 18; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after February 22.

December 19

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 27.

A 32°F night happens here about 9 years in 10; in those years these are the usual dates.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Chino AP (USW00003179), 8.8 miles from Corona, elevation 650 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

This station is also the nearest one for Chino, Chino Hills, Eastvale, Norco and Yorba Linda, so their frost dates are the same as Corona's.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Corona, California
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springDec 18Jan 17Feb 22
First frost in fallNov 27Dec 19Jan 17

Frost-free days in an average year: 335

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Corona
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearFeb 24Dec 1
Frost (32°F)9 years in 10Jan 17Dec 19
Hard freeze (28°F)3 years in 10Jan 3Dec 30

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 11

What to plant now in Corona

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.

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