Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 95365 — Planada, CA

ZIP code 95365 (Planada, Merced County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is February 26 and the first fall frost November 25.

Where ZIP 95365 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.

Zone9a20 to 25 °F

Coldest night−6.7 to −3.9 °C

Last frostFeb 26

First frostNov 25

2012 zone9a

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 9a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Planada, CA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostFebruary 26median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 1only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 25median — 10% chance by Nov 9

Growing season273 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around January 22 and returns around December 10.

From the NOAA station Merced Municipal Airport, CA — 10 miles away, elevation 151 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 95365

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Jan 15 – Jan 29

SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 15 – Feb 5

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 18 – Jan 1

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 5 – Feb 19

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 5 – Feb 19

LettuceSow outdoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 5 – Feb 19

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 1 – Jan 15

TomatoesTransplant · Mar 5 – Mar 19

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 18 – Jan 1

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 12 – Mar 26

BeansSow outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 30 – Oct 14

GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 11 – Dec 16

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Feb 26) and first fall frost (Nov 25) 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 95365 came on Jan 30 — 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 2).

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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 Planada, CA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 95365 is Porterville — clay, well drained.

TextureClayholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up

pH7.5slightly alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classPrime farmland if irrigatedUSDA classification

Map unit: Porterville clay, o to 3 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 95365; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Planada, CA

Summer high96 °Faverage high, July

Winter low36 °Faverage low, December

Hot days100days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights28nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,882base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 44 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 35 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation11.8 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Merced Municipal Airport, CA (10 mi away); precipitation: Merced Municipal Airport, CA (10 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.

Catheys Valley, CA · 12 mi

953259b

Hornitos, CA · 13 mi

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Questions about 95365

What planting zone is ZIP code 95365?

ZIP code 95365 (Planada, CA) is in USDA hardiness zone 9a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 20 to 25 °F (−6.7 to −3.9 °C).

When is the last frost in Planada, CA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 95365 is February 26; after April 1 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Merced Municipal Airport station.

When is the first frost in Planada, CA?

The median first fall frost near 95365 is November 25, giving a median frost-free growing season of 273 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 95365?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 1 – Jan 15 and set transplants outside around Mar 5 – Mar 19, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 95365 get?

About 11.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Merced Municipal Airport station).

How hot do summers get in Planada, CA?

The average high peaks at 96 °F in July, with about 100 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 95365 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Porterville at the center of ZIP 95365: clay, well drained, pH about 7.5 (slightly alkaline).

Did spring come early in Planada, CA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 95365 came on Jan 30 in 2026, 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 2), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Planada, CA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 95365 is 14 h 44 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.