When to plant in Arvin, CA
USDA Zone 9bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Arvin, California — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
With about 311 frost-free days, Arvin supports back-to-back plantings; stagger sowings every few weeks to keep beds productive spring through fall. These dates come from a station roughly 32 km away, the closest with full normals; terrain around Arvin (elevation, water, pavement) can move your real frost dates a few days either way. Zone 9b is warm enough that Arvin can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
Frost probability
BAKERSFIELD 5 NW · 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 Arvin’s own odds, recorded at BAKERSFIELD 5 NW.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 2 | Mar 2 | Feb 3 | Nov 11 | Nov 26 | Dec 11 |
| 32°F | Feb 27 | Jan 31 | Dec 31 | Nov 23 | Dec 8 | Jan 1 |
| 28°F | Feb 1 | Jan 3 | Dec 14 | Dec 2 | Dec 20 | Jan 20 |
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 Arvin, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 39 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.
Arvin planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Arvin, CA?
On average, the last spring frost in Arvin is around January 31 (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 Arvin, CA?
In Arvin, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around December 8 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Arvin in?
Arvin is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. In zone 9b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Arvin?
There are roughly 311 frost-free days in Arvin (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around January 31 to the first fall frost near December 8.
When should I plant tomatoes in Arvin?
In Arvin, start tomato seeds indoors around December 6–December 20, then transplant seedlings outdoors around February 7 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Lamont · 11 km
- East Niles · 21 km
- Potomac Park · 22 km
- Hillcrest · 24 km
- East Bakersfield · 25 km
- Bakersfield · 26 km
- Oildale · 32 km
- Tehachapi · 35 km
Frost dates recorded at BAKERSFIELD 5 NW, 32 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 Arvin, CA — Frost Dates & Zone 9b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00040444. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/california/arvin.