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

Planting zone for 93287 — Woody, CA

ZIP code 93287 (Woody, Kern County) is in USDA zone 9b: the coldest winter night averages 25 to 30 °F. The median last spring frost is May 11 and the first fall frost October 17.

Where ZIP 93287 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 frostMay 11
First frostOct 17
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 Woody, CA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 11median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsJune 6only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 17median — 10% chance by Sep 30
Growing season155 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 19 and returns around November 2.

From the NOAA station Glennville, CA — 12 miles away, elevation 3,140 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 93287

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 20
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 2 – Mar 16
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 20 – May 4
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 20 – May 4
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 20 – May 4
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30
TomatoesTransplant · May 18 – Jun 1
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 2 – Mar 16
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 25 – Jun 8
BeansSow outdoors · May 18 – Jun 1
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 18 – Jun 1
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 18 – Jun 1
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 22 – Sep 5
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 3 – Nov 7
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 11) and first fall frost (Oct 17) 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 93287 came on Jan 29 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Jan 30).

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 Woody, CA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 93287 is Pleito — gravelly sandy clay loam, well drained.

TextureGravelly sandy clay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
pH7.5slightly alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.5%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Pleito-Chanac-Raggulch complex, 5 to 30 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 93287; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Woody, CA

Summer high89 °Faverage high, July
Winter low27 °Faverage low, December
Hot days50days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights108nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,702base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 35 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 44 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation19.4 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall6 inper year; 1 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 57 °F, low 28 °F 57°28° JanFebruary: average high 57 °F, low 30 °F 57°30° FebMarch: average high 60 °F, low 33 °F 60°33° MarApril: average high 64 °F, low 35 °F 64°35° AprMay: average high 72 °F, low 41 °F 72°41° MayJune: average high 82 °F, low 46 °F 82°46° JunJuly: average high 89 °F, low 52 °F 89°52° JulAugust: average high 89 °F, low 50 °F 89°50° AugSeptember: average high 84 °F, low 45 °F 84°45° SepOctober: average high 73 °F, low 38 °F 73°38° OctNovember: average high 62 °F, low 32 °F 62°32° NovDecember: average high 55 °F, low 27 °F 55°27° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″January: 3.65 in precipitation, 1.3 in snowfall 3.6❄1 JanFebruary: 3.53 in precipitation, 1.6 in snowfall 3.5❄2 FebMarch: 3.09 in precipitation, 1.6 in snowfall 3.1❄2 MarApril: 1.73 in precipitation, 0.4 in snowfall 1.7 AprMay: 0.83 in precipitation 0.8 MayJune: 0.19 in precipitation 0.2 JunJuly: 0.08 in precipitation 0.1 JulAugust: 0.08 in precipitation 0.1 AugSeptember: 0.13 in precipitation 0.1 SepOctober: 0.86 in precipitation 0.9 OctNovember: 1.94 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 1.9 NovDecember: 3.30 in precipitation, 1.2 in snowfall 3.3❄1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Glennville, CA (12 mi away); precipitation: Glennville, CA (12 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

932268b
Glennville, CA · 10 mi
932189b
Ducor, CA · 12 mi
933089b
Bakersfield, CA · 12 mi
932619b
Richgrove, CA · 13 mi
932159b
Delano, CA · 16 mi
932609a
Posey, CA · 16 mi
932509b
Mc Farland, CA · 16 mi
932709b
Terra Bella, CA · 17 mi

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Questions about 93287

What planting zone is ZIP code 93287?

ZIP code 93287 (Woody, 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 Woody, CA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 93287 is May 11; after June 6 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Glennville station.

When is the first frost in Woody, CA?

The median first fall frost near 93287 is October 17, giving a median frost-free growing season of 155 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 93287?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 16 – Mar 30 and set transplants outside around May 18 – Jun 1, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 93287 get?

About 19.4 inches of precipitation a year and 6 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Glennville station).

How hot do summers get in Woody, CA?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in July, with about 50 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 93287 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Pleito at the center of ZIP 93287: gravelly sandy clay loam, well drained, pH about 7.5 (slightly alkaline).

Did spring come early in Woody, CA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 93287 came on Jan 29 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Jan 30), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Woody, CA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 93287 is 14 h 35 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.