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

Planting zone for 93247 — Lindsay, CA

ZIP code 93247 (Lindsay, Tulare County) is in USDA zone 9b: the coldest winter night averages 25 to 30 °F. The median last spring frost is February 20 and the first fall frost November 30.

Where ZIP 93247 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.

Zone9b25 to 30 °F
Coldest night−3.9 to −1.1 °C
Last frostFeb 20
First frostNov 30
2012 zone9a

Was 9a on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 9b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Lindsay, CA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostFebruary 20median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMarch 26only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 30median — 10% chance by Nov 15
Growing season284 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around January 20 and returns around December 14.

From the NOAA station Lindsay, CA — 2 miles away, elevation 436 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 93247

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 9 – Jan 23
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 9 – Jan 30
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 12 – Dec 26
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Jan 30 – Feb 13
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Jan 23 – Feb 6
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Jan 30 – Feb 13
LettuceSow outdoors · Jan 23 – Feb 6
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Jan 30 – Feb 13
TomatoesStart indoors · Dec 26 – Jan 9
TomatoesTransplant · Feb 27 – Mar 13
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 12 – Dec 26
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 6 – Mar 20
BeansSow outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Oct 5 – Oct 19
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 16 – Dec 21
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Feb 20) and first fall frost (Nov 30) 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 93247 came on Jan 30 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Jan 31).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

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 Lindsay, CA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 93247 is Exeter — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.7neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.5%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Exeter loam, 0 to 2 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 93247; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Lindsay, CA

Summer high96 °Faverage high, July
Winter low36 °Faverage low, December
Hot days116days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights29nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,071base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 38 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 41 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation12.1 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°110°32 °FJanuary: average high 57 °F, low 37 °F 57°37° JanFebruary: average high 63 °F, low 40 °F 63°40° FebMarch: average high 69 °F, low 44 °F 69°44° MarApril: average high 75 °F, low 47 °F 75°47° AprMay: average high 83 °F, low 52 °F 83°52° MayJune: average high 91 °F, low 58 °F 91°58° JunJuly: average high 96 °F, low 64 °F 96°64° JulAugust: average high 96 °F, low 62 °F 96°62° AugSeptember: average high 91 °F, low 57 °F 91°57° SepOctober: average high 79 °F, low 49 °F 79°49° OctNovember: average high 66 °F, low 41 °F 66°41° NovDecember: average high 57 °F, low 36 °F 57°36° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″January: 2.25 in precipitation, 0.2 in snowfall 2.3 JanFebruary: 2.18 in precipitation 2.2 FebMarch: 2.00 in precipitation 2.0 MarApril: 1.25 in precipitation 1.3 AprMay: 0.49 in precipitation 0.5 MayJune: 0.10 in precipitation 0.1 JunJuly: 0.08 in precipitation 0.1 JulAugust: 0.01 in precipitation 0.0 AugSeptember: 0.07 in precipitation 0.1 SepOctober: 0.65 in precipitation 0.7 OctNovember: 1.11 in precipitation 1.1 NovDecember: 1.93 in precipitation 1.9 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Lindsay, CA (2 mi away); precipitation: Lindsay, CA (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 9b.

932679b
Strathmore, CA · 4 mi
932219b
Exeter, CA · 7 mi
932239b
Farmersville, CA · 10 mi
932589b
Porterville, CA · 11 mi
932929b
Visalia, CA · 13 mi
932449b
Lemon Cove, CA · 14 mi
932909b
Visalia, CA · 15 mi
932789b
Visalia, CA · 15 mi

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Questions about 93247

What planting zone is ZIP code 93247?

ZIP code 93247 (Lindsay, CA) is in USDA hardiness zone 9b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 25 to 30 °F (−3.9 to −1.1 °C).

When is the last frost in Lindsay, CA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 93247 is February 20; after March 26 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lindsay station.

When is the first frost in Lindsay, CA?

The median first fall frost near 93247 is November 30, giving a median frost-free growing season of 284 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 93247?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Dec 26 – Jan 9 and set transplants outside around Feb 27 – Mar 13, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 93247 get?

About 12.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lindsay station).

How hot do summers get in Lindsay, CA?

The average high peaks at 96 °F in July, with about 116 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 93247 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Exeter at the center of ZIP 93247: loam, well drained, pH about 6.7 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Lindsay, CA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 93247 came on Jan 30 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Jan 31), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Lindsay, CA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 93247 is 14 h 38 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 93247 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 93247 in zone 9a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.