Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 92397 — Wrightwood, CA

ZIP code 92397 (Wrightwood, San Bernardino County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is May 16 and the first fall frost October 13.

Where ZIP 92397 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not 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.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F

Coldest night−15 to −12.2 °C

Last frostMay 16

First frostOct 13

2012 zone8a

Was 8a 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 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Wrightwood, CA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostMay 16median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 9only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 13median — 10% chance by Sep 25

Growing season151 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 25 and returns around October 30.

From the NOAA station Wrightwood, CA — 7 miles away, elevation 6,001 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 92397

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 25

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 25 – May 9

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 25 – May 9

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 25 – May 9

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4

TomatoesTransplant · May 23 – Jun 6

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 30 – Jun 13

BeansSow outdoors · May 23 – Jun 6

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 23 – Jun 6

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 23 – Jun 6

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 18 – Sep 1

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 29 – Nov 3

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 16) and first fall frost (Oct 13) 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 92397 came on Feb 21 — 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 26).

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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 Wrightwood, CA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 92397 is Lithic Xerorthents — very gravelly sandy loam, excessively drained.

TextureVery gravelly sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH6.5neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageExcessively drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter1%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Rock outcrop-Lithic Xerorthents-Rubble land association, 60 to 120 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 92397; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Wrightwood, CA

Summer high83 °Faverage high, July

Winter low25 °Faverage low, February

Hot days4days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights159nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,050base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 27 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 51 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation30.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Wrightwood, CA (7 mi away); precipitation: Crystal Lake Fc238c, CA (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

8 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

Mount Baldy, CA · 7 mi

935448b

Llano, CA · 9 mi

923728b

Pinon Hills, CA · 9 mi

935538b

Pearblossom, CA · 10 mi

923298b

Phelan, CA · 11 mi

923588a

Lytle Creek, CA · 13 mi

California planting zones →

Questions about 92397

What planting zone is ZIP code 92397?

ZIP code 92397 (Wrightwood, CA) is in USDA hardiness zone 7b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 5 to 10 °F (−15 to −12.2 °C).

When is the last frost in Wrightwood, CA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 92397 is May 16; after June 9 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Wrightwood station.

When is the first frost in Wrightwood, CA?

The median first fall frost near 92397 is October 13, giving a median frost-free growing season of 151 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 92397?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 21 – Apr 4 and set transplants outside around May 23 – Jun 6, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 92397 get?

About 30.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Crystal Lake Fc238c station).

How hot do summers get in Wrightwood, CA?

The average high peaks at 83 °F in July, with about 4 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 92397 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Lithic Xerorthents at the center of ZIP 92397: very gravelly sandy loam, excessively drained, pH about 6.5 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Wrightwood, CA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 92397 came on Feb 21 in 2026, 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 26), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Wrightwood, CA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 92397 is 14 h 27 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 92397 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 92397 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.