When to plant in Reedley, CA
USDA Zone 9bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Reedley, California — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
With about 315 frost-free days, Reedley supports back-to-back plantings; stagger sowings every few weeks to keep beds productive spring through fall. Heads up: the nearest complete-normals station is about 30 km from Reedley, so your yard's frost dates can differ — a low spot or a paved city center can shift them by a week. In zone 9b, frost is a minor factor for Reedley — most perennials thrive, and annual vegetables can go out early and stay late.
Frost probability
FRESNO 5 NE · 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 Reedley’s own odds, recorded at FRESNO 5 NE.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 3 | Mar 2 | Feb 3 | Nov 14 | Nov 27 | Dec 12 |
| 32°F | Mar 4 | Jan 30 | Jan 1 | Nov 25 | Dec 11 | Jan 8 |
| 28°F | Jan 27 | Jan 4 | Dec 16 | Dec 5 | Dec 24 | 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 Reedley, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 33 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.
Reedley planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Reedley, CA?
On average, the last spring frost in Reedley is around January 30 (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 Reedley, CA?
The first fall frost in Reedley typically arrives around December 11 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Reedley in?
Reedley is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. In zone 9b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Reedley?
Reedley has about 315 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (January 30) and first fall frost (December 11).
When should I plant tomatoes in Reedley?
For Reedley, sow tomatoes indoors about December 5–December 19 and move the seedlings out around February 6, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reachFrost dates recorded at FRESNO 5 NE, 30 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 Reedley, CA — Frost Dates & Zone 9b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00043256. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/california/reedley.