When to plant in Lemoore, CA
USDA Zone 9aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Lemoore, California — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
A generous ~271-day season lets Lemoore gardeners direct-sow more and still ripen long-maturity crops like melons and winter squash. Zone 9a is warm enough that Lemoore can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
The average last spring frost in Lemoore is now 13 days earlier than in the 1981–2010 normals. See how frost dates are shifting nationwide →
Frost probability
LEMOORE REEVES NAS · 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 Lemoore’s own odds, recorded at LEMOORE REEVES NAS.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 23 | Apr 2 | Feb 28 | Oct 24 | Nov 8 | Nov 25 |
| 32°F | Mar 30 | Feb 24 | Jan 21 | Nov 3 | Nov 22 | Dec 10 |
| 28°F | Feb 25 | Jan 20 | Dec 19 | Nov 19 | Dec 4 | Jan 8 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Lemoore, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 15 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.
Lemoore planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Lemoore, CA?
Lemoore's average last spring frost falls near February 24 — the 50% mark at 32°F in the 1991–2020 normals. Hold tender transplants until the risk has passed, then plant out.
When is the first fall frost in Lemoore, CA?
Expect Lemoore's first fall frost near November 22 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Lemoore in?
Lemoore is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. In zone 9a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Lemoore?
There are roughly 271 frost-free days in Lemoore (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around February 24 to the first fall frost near November 22.
When should I plant tomatoes in Lemoore?
In Lemoore, start tomato seeds indoors around December 30–January 13, then transplant seedlings outdoors around March 3 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reachFrost dates recorded at LEMOORE REEVES NAS, 14 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 Lemoore, CA — Frost Dates & Zone 9a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00023110. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/california/lemoore.