Frost dates in Kern County, California
The average last spring frost in Kern County falls Jan 17 to May 11 and the average first fall frost Oct 17 to Dec 17, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 8a to 9b. Places: Arvin, Bakersfield, Bear Valley Springs, Bodfish, Boron, Buttonwillow. Pick a ZIP for 10% and 90% odds, soil temperature and the 7-day freeze forecast.
| ZIP | Place | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93203 | Arvin | Jan 31 | Dec 8 | 9b |
| 93205 | Bodfish | Apr 5 | Nov 3 | 8b |
| 93206 | Buttonwillow | Feb 9 | Nov 26 | 9a |
| 93215 | Delano | Jan 31 | Dec 8 | 9b |
| 93220 | Tarina | Jan 31 | Dec 8 | 9b |
| 93222 | Pine Mountain Club | Jan 24 | Dec 17 | 8b |
| 93224 | Derby Acres | Jan 24 | Dec 17 | 9b |
| 93226 | Glennville | May 11 | Oct 17 | 8b |
| 93240 | Lake Isabella | Apr 5 | Nov 3 | 9a |
| 93241 | Weedpatch | Jan 31 | Dec 8 | 9b |
| 93243 | Lebec | Apr 15 | Nov 26 | 8b |
| 93249 | Lost Hills | Feb 19 | Nov 29 | 9b |
| 93250 | McFarland | Jan 31 | Dec 5 | 9b |
| 93251 | McKittrick | Feb 9 | Nov 26 | 9b |
| 93255 | Onyx | Mar 9 | Nov 20 | 9a |
| 93263 | Shafter | Feb 20 | Nov 23 | 9a |
| 93268 | Taft | Jan 24 | Dec 17 | 9b |
| 93276 | Tupman | Feb 9 | Nov 26 | 9b |
| 93280 | Wasco | Jan 31 | Dec 5 | 9a |
| 93283 | Weldon | Apr 5 | Nov 3 | 9a |
| 93285 | Wofford Heights | Apr 7 | Nov 11 | 8b |
| 93287 | Woody | May 11 | Oct 17 | 9b |
| 93301 | Bakersfield | Jan 31 | Dec 8 | 9b |
| 93304 | Bakersfield | Jan 31 | Dec 8 | 9b |
| 93305 | Bakersfield | Jan 31 | Dec 8 | 9b |
| 93306 | Bakersfield | Jan 17 | Dec 15 | 9b |
| 93307 | Bakersfield | Jan 31 | Dec 8 | 9b |
| 93308 | Oildale | Jan 17 | Dec 15 | 9b |
| 93309 | Bakersfield | Jan 31 | Dec 8 | 9b |
| 93311 | Bakersfield | Jan 24 | Dec 17 | 9b |
| 93312 | Bakersfield | Jan 31 | Dec 8 | 9b |
| 93313 | Bakersfield | Jan 31 | Dec 8 | 9b |
| 93314 | Rosedale | Feb 20 | Nov 23 | 9b |
| 93501 | Mojave | Mar 15 | Nov 17 | 8b |
| 93505 | California City | Mar 15 | Nov 17 | 8b |
| 93516 | Boron | Mar 19 | Nov 25 | 8b |
| 93518 | Apr 22 | Nov 13 | 8b | |
| 93519 | Mar 19 | Nov 25 | 8b | |
| 93523 | North Edwards | Mar 15 | Nov 17 | 8b |
| 93524 | Edwards AFB | Mar 15 | Nov 17 | 8a |
| 93528 | Johannesburg | Mar 19 | Nov 25 | 9a |
| 93531 | Keene | Apr 28 | Oct 26 | 9a |
| 93554 | Randsburg | Mar 19 | Nov 25 | 9a |
| 93555 | Ridgecrest | Mar 11 | Nov 12 | 8b |
| 93560 | Rosamond | Apr 3 | Nov 1 | 8b |
| 93561 | Bear Valley Springs | Apr 28 | Oct 26 | 8b |
| 93581 | Tehachapi | Apr 28 | Oct 26 | 8b |
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