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

Planting zone for 93265 — Springville, CA

ZIP code 93265 (Springville, Tulare County) is in USDA zone 9b: the coldest winter night averages 25 to 30 °F. The median last spring frost is March 16 and the first fall frost November 26.

Where ZIP 93265 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 frostMar 16
First frostNov 26
2012 zone9b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. 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 Springville, CA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 16median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 14only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 26median — 10% chance by Nov 5
Growing season249 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around January 30 and returns around December 11.

From the NOAA station Three Rivers Edison Ph 1, CA — 19 miles away, elevation 1,142 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 93265

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 2 – Feb 16
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 2 – Feb 23
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 5 – Jan 19
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 23 – Mar 9
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 19 – Feb 2
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 23 – Apr 6
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 5 – Jan 19
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 30 – Apr 13
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Oct 1 – Oct 15
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 12 – Dec 17
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 16) and first fall frost (Nov 26) 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 93265 came on Jan 24 — 26 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 19).

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 Springville, CA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 93265 is Chaix — sandy loam, well drained.

TextureSandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH6.1slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter4%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Chaix-Dome-Rock outcrop complex, 30 to 50 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 93265; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Springville, CA

Summer high97 °Faverage high, July
Winter low35 °Faverage low, December
Hot days114days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights30nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,996base 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
Precipitation16.5 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°110°32 °FJanuary: average high 58 °F, low 36 °F 58°36° JanFebruary: average high 62 °F, low 38 °F 62°38° FebMarch: average high 67 °F, low 41 °F 67°41° MarApril: average high 73 °F, low 44 °F 73°44° AprMay: average high 82 °F, low 51 °F 82°51° MayJune: average high 91 °F, low 58 °F 91°58° JunJuly: average high 97 °F, low 65 °F 97°65° JulAugust: average high 96 °F, low 64 °F 96°64° AugSeptember: average high 92 °F, low 58 °F 92°58° SepOctober: average high 79 °F, low 49 °F 79°49° OctNovember: average high 66 °F, low 40 °F 66°40° NovDecember: average high 58 °F, low 35 °F 58°35° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″January: 3.76 in precipitation 3.8 JanFebruary: 3.14 in precipitation 3.1 FebMarch: 1.74 in precipitation 1.7 MarApril: 1.30 in precipitation 1.3 AprMay: 0.57 in precipitation 0.6 MayJune: 0.12 in precipitation 0.1 JunJuly: 0.07 in precipitation 0.1 JulAugust: 0.02 in precipitation 0.0 AugSeptember: 0.08 in precipitation 0.1 SepOctober: 0.64 in precipitation 0.6 OctNovember: 1.68 in precipitation 1.7 NovDecember: 3.39 in precipitation 3.4 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Three Rivers Edison Ph 1, CA (19 mi away); precipitation: Springville 1.4 Ssw, CA (11 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

932088b
Camp Nelson, CA · 7 mi
932626b
Sequoia National Park, CA · 15 mi
932719b
Three Rivers, CA · 19 mi
932579b
Porterville, CA · 20 mi
932449b
Lemon Cove, CA · 20 mi
932379b
Kaweah, CA · 21 mi
932077b
California Hot Springs, CA · 23 mi
936039b
Badger, CA · 25 mi

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Questions about 93265

What planting zone is ZIP code 93265?

ZIP code 93265 (Springville, 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 Springville, CA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 93265 is March 16; after April 14 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Three Rivers Edison Ph 1 station.

When is the first frost in Springville, CA?

The median first fall frost near 93265 is November 26, giving a median frost-free growing season of 249 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 93265?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 19 – Feb 2 and set transplants outside around Mar 23 – Apr 6, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 93265 get?

About 16.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Springville 1.4 Ssw station).

How hot do summers get in Springville, CA?

The average high peaks at 97 °F in July, with about 114 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 93265 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Chaix at the center of ZIP 93265: sandy loam, well drained, pH about 6.1 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Springville, CA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 93265 came on Jan 24 in 2026, 26 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 19), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Springville, CA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 93265 is 14 h 38 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.