When to plant in Antelope, CA
USDA Zone 9bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Antelope, California — all computed from Antelope's nearest NOAA weather station.
Antelope enjoys a long ~338-day frost-free season — you can succession-sow, fit in a second crop, and grow long-season heat-lovers with room to spare. Heads up: the nearest complete-normals station is about 18 km from Antelope, so your yard's frost dates can differ — a low spot or a paved city center can shift them by a week. Zone 9b is warm enough that Antelope can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
The average last spring frost in Antelope is now 7 days earlier than in the 1981–2010 normals. See how frost dates are shifting nationwide →
Frost probability
SACRAMENTO 5 ESE · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Antelope’s own odds, recorded at SACRAMENTO 5 ESE.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Mar 11 | Feb 12 | Jan 9 | Nov 15 | Dec 1 | Dec 29 |
| 32°F | Feb 8 | Jan 12 | Dec 18 | Nov 28 | Dec 16 | Jan 14 |
| 28°F | Jan 22 | Dec 31 | Dec 13 | Dec 5 | Dec 25 | Jan 14 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Nothing new to sow or transplant outdoors in the next few weeks — a seasonal lull. Check the full-year calendar below for the next window.
Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Antelope, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 26 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Antelope planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Antelope, CA?
On average, the last spring frost in Antelope is around January 12 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Antelope, CA?
Expect Antelope's first fall frost near December 16 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Antelope in?
Antelope is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. In zone 9b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Antelope?
There are roughly 338 frost-free days in Antelope (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around January 12 to the first fall frost near December 16.
When should I plant tomatoes in Antelope?
In Antelope, start tomato seeds indoors around November 17–December 1, then transplant seedlings outdoors around January 19 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Foothill Farms · 3 km
- North Highlands · 5 km
- Citrus Heights · 7 km
- Roseville · 7 km
- Rio Linda · 8 km
- Carmichael · 10 km
- Fair Oaks · 12 km
- Orangevale · 12 km
Frost dates recorded at SACRAMENTO 5 ESE, 18 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Antelope, CA — Frost Dates & Zone 9b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00023271. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/california/antelope.