Last frost date in Sacramento, California
January 12
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 8.
December 16
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 28.
A 32°F night happens here about 8 years in 10; in those years these are the usual dates.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Sacramento 5 Ese (USW00023271), 2.9 miles from Sacramento, elevation 38 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Citrus Heights, Folsom and Rancho Cordova, so their frost dates are the same as Sacramento's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Dec 18 | Jan 12 | Feb 8 |
| First frost in fall | Nov 28 | Dec 16 | Jan 14 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 341
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | 10 years in 10 | Feb 12 | Dec 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | 8 years in 10 | Jan 12 | Dec 16 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | 3 years in 10 | Dec 31 | Dec 25 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 4.0
What to plant now in Sacramento
- Swiss chardJune 1 – Dec 31Now
- BeetsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Broccoli plantsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Brussels sprouts plantsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Cabbage plantsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Chinese cabbageSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- Collards plantsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- EndiveSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Florence fennelSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- KaleSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- KohlrabiSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Dec 31Now
- ParsnipsSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- SalsifySept 1 – Oct 31Now
- Snap beansSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- SorrelSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- TomatoesSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- CarrotsSept 15 – Dec 1Now
- Cauliflower plantsSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- GarlicSept 15 – Nov 15Now
- Head lettuce plantsSept 15 – Dec 31Now
- Leaf lettuceSept 15 – Dec 31Now
- LeeksSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Mustard greensSept 15 – Dec 1Now
- Onion seedSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- ShallotsSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Celery and celeriac plantsOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- DandelionOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Garden peasOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Onion plants plantsOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- RadishesOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- SpinachOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- TurnipsOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- RutabagaOct 15 – Nov 15Now
- Chervil and chivesNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Onion setsNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around December 20 Sacramento: December 16
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.