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

Planting zone for 95364 — Pinecrest, CA

ZIP code 95364 (Pinecrest, Tuolumne County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 16 and the first fall frost November 12.

Where ZIP 95364 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 frostApr 16
First frostNov 12
2012 zone7a

Was 7a 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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Pinecrest, CA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 16median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 12only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 12median — 10% chance by Oct 24
Growing season208 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 25 and returns around November 28.

From the NOAA station Hetch Hetchy, CA — 18 miles away, elevation 3,872 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 95364

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 26
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 5 – Feb 19
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 26 – Apr 9
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 19 – Mar 5
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 23 – May 7
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 5 – Feb 19
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 30 – May 14
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 23 – May 7
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 23 – May 7
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 23 – May 7
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 17 – Oct 1
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 29 – Dec 3
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 16) and first fall frost (Nov 12) 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 95364 came on Mar 17 — 64 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (May 20).

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 Pinecrest, CA

The center of ZIP 95364 is mapped as Rock outcrop: built-over ground without natural soil data. Garden soil here is usually imported or disturbed — test before you plant.

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 95364; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Pinecrest, CA

Summer high86 °Faverage high, July
Winter low32 °Faverage low, January
Hot days22days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights71nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,125base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 50 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 30 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation55.6 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 48 °F, low 32 °F 48°32° JanFebruary: average high 52 °F, low 33 °F 52°33° FebMarch: average high 57 °F, low 36 °F 57°36° MarApril: average high 62 °F, low 39 °F 62°39° AprMay: average high 69 °F, low 46 °F 69°46° MayJune: average high 78 °F, low 53 °F 78°53° JunJuly: average high 86 °F, low 59 °F 86°59° JulAugust: average high 86 °F, low 59 °F 86°59° AugSeptember: average high 81 °F, low 54 °F 81°54° SepOctober: average high 70 °F, low 45 °F 70°45° OctNovember: average high 57 °F, low 37 °F 57°37° NovDecember: average high 47 °F, low 33 °F 47°33° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″2″4″6″8″10″January: 9.49 in precipitation 9.5 JanFebruary: 9.30 in precipitation 9.3 FebMarch: 8.26 in precipitation 8.3 MarApril: 4.45 in precipitation 4.5 AprMay: 2.71 in precipitation 2.7 MayJune: 0.82 in precipitation 0.8 JunJuly: 0.87 in precipitation 0.9 JulAugust: 0.53 in precipitation 0.5 AugSeptember: 0.95 in precipitation 0.9 SepOctober: 3.31 in precipitation 3.3 OctNovember: 5.73 in precipitation 5.7 NovDecember: 9.17 in precipitation 9.2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Hetch Hetchy, CA (18 mi away); precipitation: Leavitt Lake, CA (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

953757b
Strawberry, CA · 11 mi
952236b
Arnold, CA · 16 mi
961076b
Coleville, CA · 17 mi
953358a
Long Barn, CA · 19 mi
953216a
Groveland, CA · 21 mi
953468b
Mi Wuk Village, CA · 25 mi
935176a
Bridgeport, CA · 27 mi
953838b
Twain Harte, CA · 27 mi

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Questions about 95364

What planting zone is ZIP code 95364?

ZIP code 95364 (Pinecrest, 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 Pinecrest, CA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 95364 is April 16; after May 12 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hetch Hetchy station.

When is the first frost in Pinecrest, CA?

The median first fall frost near 95364 is November 12, giving a median frost-free growing season of 208 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 95364?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 19 – Mar 5 and set transplants outside around Apr 23 – May 7, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 95364 get?

About 55.6 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Leavitt Lake station).

How hot do summers get in Pinecrest, CA?

The average high peaks at 86 °F in July, with about 22 days a year at 90 °F or more.

Did spring come early in Pinecrest, CA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 95364 came on Mar 17 in 2026, 64 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (May 20), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Pinecrest, CA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 95364 is 14 h 50 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 95364 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 95364 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.