Frost dates for Oceanside, California
In a typical year, Oceanside’s last spring frost lands around Jan 23 and the first fall frost around Dec 11, a growing season of about 322 days. These are odds drawn from 30-year NOAA climate normals, not a promise. USDA zone 10a.
| Odds | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10 percent | Dec 22 | Nov 21 |
| 50 percent | Jan 23 | Dec 11 |
| 90 percent | Feb 22 | Jan 15 |
A 10 percent year is an early year, a 90 percent year a late one. Frost-sensitive planting usually waits for the 90 percent side of the last-frost band.
Soil in Oceanside is typically around 69°F at 4 inches this time of year, estimated from the last two weeks of normal air temperatures.
Plantable now in Oceanside
- Radicchio (Castelfranco)
- Parsley (Hamburg Rooted)
- Fava bean (Aquadulce)
- Escarole (Batavian Full Heart)
- Fennel (Trieste)
- Endive (Green Curled Endive)
- Celery (Tall Utah 52-70)
- Onion (Vidalia)
Timing comes from the same temperature engine the app uses, run against Oceanside’s normals for today.
Nearby cities
- Escondido, CA (around Jan 2 to Dec 30)
- San Diego, CA (around Jan 6 to Dec 31)
- Irvine, CA (around Jan 5 to Dec 25)
- Chula Vista, CA (around Jan 6 to Dec 31)
- Santa Ana, CA (around Jan 5 to Dec 25)
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