Planting zone for 92305 — Angelus Oaks, CA
ZIP code 92305 (Angelus Oaks, San Bernardino County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 27 and the first fall frost October 4.
Where ZIP 92305 is
Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoomNot the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
Was 7b on the 2012 map — half a zone colder now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 7a means →
Frost forecast — next 7 nights
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Frost dates in Angelus Oaks, CA
A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 4 and returns around October 20.
From the NOAA station Big Bear Lake, CA — 7 miles away, elevation 6,752 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.
When to plant vegetables in 92305
Counted from the median last spring frost (May 27) and first fall frost (Oct 4) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.
When spring arrived in 2026
In 2026, spring leaf-out near 92305 came on Mar 21 — 42 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (May 2).
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Mar 21
The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).
Soil in Angelus Oaks, CA
The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 92305 is Wapal family — very gravelly sandy loam, somewhat excessively drained.
Map unit: Wapal family-Lithic Xerorthents, cool association, 50 to 75 percent slopes.
Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 92305; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.
Climate in Angelus Oaks, CA
Average high and low, by month
Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Big Bear Lake, CA (7 mi away); precipitation: Big Bear Lake, CA (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.
Nearby ZIP codes
5 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.
Questions about 92305
What planting zone is ZIP code 92305?
ZIP code 92305 (Angelus Oaks, CA) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).
When is the last frost in Angelus Oaks, CA?
The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 92305 is May 27; after June 9 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Big Bear Lake station.
When is the first frost in Angelus Oaks, CA?
The median first fall frost near 92305 is October 4, giving a median frost-free growing season of 131 days.
When should I plant tomatoes in 92305?
Start tomato seeds indoors around Apr 1 – Apr 15 and set transplants outside around Jun 3 – Jun 17, one to three weeks after the median last frost.
How much rain and snow does 92305 get?
About 20 inches of precipitation a year and 59 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Big Bear Lake station).
How hot do summers get in Angelus Oaks, CA?
The average high peaks at 80 °F in July, with about 1 days a year at 90 °F or more.
What kind of soil does 92305 have?
The USDA soil survey maps Wapal family at the center of ZIP 92305: very gravelly sandy loam, somewhat excessively drained, pH about 6.7 (neutral).
Did spring come early in Angelus Oaks, CA in 2026?
Spring leaf-out near 92305 came on Mar 21 in 2026, 42 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (May 2), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.
What kind of onions grow in Angelus Oaks, CA?
Intermediate onions: the longest day near 92305 is 14 h 26 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.
Did the zone for 92305 change?
Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 92305 in zone 7b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.