When to plant in Oildale, CA
USDA Zone 9bOildale, California frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
A generous ~311-day season lets Oildale gardeners direct-sow more and still ripen long-maturity crops like melons and winter squash. In zone 9b, frost is a minor factor for Oildale — most perennials thrive, and annual vegetables can go out early and stay late.
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 Oildale’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 Oildale, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 12 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.
Oildale planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Oildale, CA?
On average, the last spring frost in Oildale 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 Oildale, CA?
The first fall frost in Oildale typically arrives around December 8 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Oildale in?
Oildale is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. In zone 9b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Oildale?
Oildale has about 311 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (January 31) and first fall frost (December 8).
When should I plant tomatoes in Oildale?
For Oildale, sow tomatoes indoors about December 6–December 20 and move the seedlings out around February 7, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- East Bakersfield · 7 km
- Bakersfield · 8 km
- Hillcrest · 9 km
- Potomac Park · 9 km
- East Niles · 12 km
- Shafter · 16 km
- Rosedale · 17 km
- Lamont · 21 km
Frost dates recorded at BAKERSFIELD 5 NW, 2 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 Oildale, CA — Frost Dates & Zone 9b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00040444. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/california/oildale.