Frost Dates: First and last frost dates for Healdsburg, CA
ℹ️ How to read these charts for the spring
As spring unfolds, the risk of frost gradually decreases each day until your tender plants are finally safe. The probabilities shown in the chart help you make smart decisions about when to plant.
While frost typically forms at 32°F, tender plants can be damaged even when temperatures are slightly higher. Air temperatures are often measured several feet above the ground, but temperatures at plant level can be several degrees colder. Protected areas like porches help by blocking radiational cooling. Given these variables, we consider 36°F the "caution zone" for frost-sensitive plants.
Key dates for your spring planting:
- By April 15, you have a 90% chance of being frost-free — this is your "safe date" for planting tender crops
- Around March 21, there's a 50/50 chance of frost — check weather forecasts carefully if planting now
- Before March 4, there's still an 80% risk of frost — too early for tomatoes and other tender plants unless you're prepared to protect them
If the 10-day forecast shows no temperatures below 40°F, you might safely plant earlier than the above dates suggest. Many gardeners watch for this weather window to get a head start on the growing season.
| Temperature | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 16° | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Last 20° | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Last 24° | Dec 28 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Last 28° | Jan 30 | Jan 21 | Jan 14 | Jan 8 | Jan 1 | Dec 24 | Dec 9 | -- | -- |
| Last 32° | Mar 4 | Feb 22 | Feb 14 | Feb 8 | Feb 2 | Jan 27 | Jan 21 | Jan 13 | Jan 3 |
| Last 36° | Apr 15 | Apr 6 | Mar 31 | Mar 25 | Mar 21 | Mar 16 | Mar 10 | Mar 4 | Feb 24 |
ℹ️ How to read these charts for the fall
As summer ends in Healdsburg, CA, nighttime temperatures begin to drop, and your risk of frost increases with each passing day. Knowing when to expect frost helps you harvest sensitive crops and extend your growing season with protection methods.
The chart below shows the probability of experiencing specific temperatures on various dates. Here's what this means for your garden:
These probabilities help you time your end-of-season harvests and know when to apply protective measures like row covers, cloches, or cold frames to extend your harvest.
| Temperature | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 16° | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| First 20° | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| First 24° | Jan 4 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| First 28° | Dec 3 | Dec 13 | Dec 20 | Dec 27 | Jan 3 | Jan 13 | -- | -- | -- |
| First 32° | Nov 8 | Nov 18 | Nov 25 | Dec 1 | Dec 7 | Dec 13 | Dec 19 | Dec 27 | Jan 6 |
| First 36° | Nov 2 | Nov 7 | Nov 11 | Nov 14 | Nov 17 | Nov 20 | Nov 24 | Nov 27 | Dec 3 |
📍 Frost Dates for other nearby locations
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- Santa Rosa, CA 17.3 mi
- Calistoga, CA 19.1 mi
- Ft Ross, CA 26.4 mi
- Saint Helena, CA 29.0 mi
- Lakeport, CA 29.1 mi
- Angwin Pac Union Col, CA 30.3 mi
- Clearlake, CA 30.3 mi
- Petaluma, CA 30.9 mi
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Data is provided by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.