When to plant in Blackhawk, CA
USDA Zone 9bBlackhawk, California frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
Blackhawk enjoys a long ~289-day frost-free season — you can succession-sow, fit in a second crop, and grow long-season heat-lovers with room to spare. Zone 9b is warm enough that Blackhawk can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
Frost probability
MT DIABLO JUNCTION · 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 Blackhawk’s own odds, recorded at MT DIABLO JUNCTION.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 20 | Apr 19 | Mar 16 | Nov 6 | Nov 29 | Dec 20 |
| 32°F | Apr 15 | Mar 8 | Jan 12 | Nov 23 | Dec 22 | Feb 11 |
| 28°F | Mar 23 | Feb 8 | Dec 21 | Dec 8 | Jan 16 | Mar 3 |
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 Blackhawk, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 16 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.
Blackhawk planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Blackhawk, CA?
On average, the last spring frost in Blackhawk is around March 8 (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 Blackhawk, CA?
The first fall frost in Blackhawk typically arrives around December 22 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Blackhawk in?
Blackhawk is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. In zone 9b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Blackhawk?
There are roughly 289 frost-free days in Blackhawk (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 8 to the first fall frost near December 22.
When should I plant tomatoes in Blackhawk?
In Blackhawk, start tomato seeds indoors around January 11–January 25, then transplant seedlings outdoors around March 15 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Danville · 5 km
- San Ramon · 5 km
- Alamo · 10 km
- Dublin · 11 km
- Clayton · 15 km
- Walnut Creek · 15 km
- Pleasanton · 16 km
- Castro Valley · 17 km
Frost dates recorded at MT DIABLO JUNCTION, 8 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 Blackhawk, CA — Frost Dates & Zone 9b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00045915. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/california/blackhawk.