When to plant in Soledad, CA
USDA Zone 9bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Soledad, California — all computed from Soledad's nearest NOAA weather station.
In zone 9b, frost is a minor factor for Soledad — most perennials thrive, and annual vegetables can go out early and stay late.
Frost probability
PINNACLES NM · 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 Soledad’s own odds, recorded at PINNACLES NM.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Jun 30 | May 28 | Apr 27 | Sep 1 | Oct 12 | Nov 3 |
| 32°F | Jun 4 | Apr 23 | Mar 23 | Oct 7 | Nov 3 | Nov 22 |
| 28°F | Apr 29 | Mar 12 | Jan 31 | Nov 1 | Nov 22 | Dec 16 |
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 Soledad, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 31 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.
Soledad planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Soledad, CA?
On average, the last spring frost in Soledad is around April 23 (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 Soledad, CA?
In Soledad, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around November 3 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Soledad in?
Soledad is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. In zone 9b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Soledad?
Soledad has about 194 frost-free days — a moderate growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 23) and first fall frost (November 3).
When should I plant tomatoes in Soledad?
For Soledad, sow tomatoes indoors about February 26–March 12 and move the seedlings out around April 30, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reachFrost dates recorded at PINNACLES NM, 13 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 Soledad, CA — Frost Dates & Zone 9b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00046926. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/california/soledad.