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

Planting zone for 93262 — Sequoia National Park, CA

ZIP code 93262 (Sequoia National Park, Tulare County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is March 12 and the first fall frost December 9.

Where ZIP 93262 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.

Zone6b−5 to 0 °F
Coldest night−20.6 to −17.8 °C
Last frostMar 12
First frostDec 9
2012 zone6a

Was 6a 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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Sequoia National Park, CA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 12median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 16only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostDecember 9median — 10% chance by Nov 17
Growing season273 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around January 15 and returns around December 23.

From the NOAA station Ash Mtn, CA — 9 miles away, elevation 1,709 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 93262

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 29 – Feb 19
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 1 – Jan 15
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 19 – Mar 5
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 19 – Mar 5
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 19 – Mar 5
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 15 – Jan 29
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 19 – Apr 2
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 1 – Jan 15
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 26 – Apr 9
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Oct 14 – Oct 28
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 25 – Dec 30
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 12) and first fall frost (Dec 9) 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 93262 came on Feb 13 — 58 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 12).

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 Sequoia National Park, CA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 93262 is Beetlerock — slightly decomposed plant material, well drained.

TextureSlightly decomposed plant materialtop layer
pH7.0neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter85%high
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Beetlerock-Windowpeak complex, 15 to 45 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 93262; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Sequoia National Park, CA

Summer high97 °Faverage high, July
Winter low38 °Faverage low, January
Hot days112days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights23nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,360base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 39 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 40 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation25 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 58 °F, low 38 °F 58°38° JanFebruary: average high 60 °F, low 41 °F 60°41° FebMarch: average high 64 °F, low 43 °F 64°43° MarApril: average high 69 °F, low 45 °F 69°45° AprMay: average high 79 °F, low 54 °F 79°54° MayJune: average high 90 °F, low 62 °F 90°62° JunJuly: average high 97 °F, low 69 °F 97°69° JulAugust: average high 97 °F, low 68 °F 97°68° AugSeptember: average high 91 °F, low 63 °F 91°63° SepOctober: average high 79 °F, low 53 °F 79°53° OctNovember: average high 66 °F, low 44 °F 66°44° NovDecember: average high 57 °F, low 38 °F 57°38° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 4.89 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 4.9 JanFebruary: 4.29 in precipitation 4.3 FebMarch: 4.02 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 4.0 MarApril: 2.48 in precipitation 2.5 AprMay: 1.23 in precipitation 1.2 MayJune: 0.37 in precipitation 0.4 JunJuly: 0.14 in precipitation 0.1 JulAugust: 0.02 in precipitation 0.0 AugSeptember: 0.18 in precipitation 0.2 SepOctober: 1.24 in precipitation 1.2 OctNovember: 2.41 in precipitation 2.4 NovDecember: 3.72 in precipitation 3.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Ash Mtn, CA (9 mi away); precipitation: Ash Mtn, CA (9 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.

932719b
Three Rivers, CA · 12 mi
932379b
Kaweah, CA · 13 mi
932659b
Springville, CA · 15 mi
932449b
Lemon Cove, CA · 18 mi
936039b
Badger, CA · 18 mi
932088b
Camp Nelson, CA · 21 mi
932219b
Exeter, CA · 22 mi
932869b
Woodlake, CA · 24 mi

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Questions about 93262

What planting zone is ZIP code 93262?

ZIP code 93262 (Sequoia National Park, CA) is in USDA hardiness zone 6b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −5 to 0 °F (−20.6 to −17.8 °C).

When is the last frost in Sequoia National Park, CA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 93262 is March 12; after April 16 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ash Mtn station.

When is the first frost in Sequoia National Park, CA?

The median first fall frost near 93262 is December 9, giving a median frost-free growing season of 273 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 93262?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 15 – Jan 29 and set transplants outside around Mar 19 – Apr 2, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 93262 get?

About 25 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ash Mtn station).

How hot do summers get in Sequoia National Park, CA?

The average high peaks at 97 °F in July, with about 112 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 93262 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Beetlerock at the center of ZIP 93262: slightly decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 7.0 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Sequoia National Park, CA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 93262 came on Feb 13 in 2026, 58 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 12), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Sequoia National Park, CA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 93262 is 14 h 39 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 93262 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 93262 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.