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

Planting zone for 95709 — Camino, CA

ZIP code 95709 (Camino, El Dorado County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is March 31 and the first fall frost November 21.

Where ZIP 95709 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 frostMar 31
First frostNov 21
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 Camino, CA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 31median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 23only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 21median — 10% chance by Nov 1
Growing season237 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 15 and returns around December 5.

From the NOAA station Placerville, CA — 8 miles away, elevation 1,850 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 95709

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 17 – Mar 10
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 20 – Feb 3
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 10 – Mar 24
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 3 – Feb 17
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 7 – Apr 21
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 20 – Feb 3
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 14 – Apr 28
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 26 – Oct 10
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 7 – Dec 12
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 31) and first fall frost (Nov 21) 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 95709 came on Jan 21 — 14 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 4).

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 Camino, CA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 95709 is Sites — slightly decomposed plant material, well drained.

TextureSlightly decomposed plant materialtop layer
pH5.5moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter75%high
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classFarmland of local importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Sites loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes, C low montane.

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 95709; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Camino, CA

Summer high94 °Faverage high, July
Winter low34 °Faverage low, January
Hot days74days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights30nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,181base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 53 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 27 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation45.5 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 57 °F, low 34 °F 57°34° JanFebruary: average high 60 °F, low 37 °F 60°37° FebMarch: average high 63 °F, low 40 °F 63°40° MarApril: average high 67 °F, low 42 °F 67°42° AprMay: average high 76 °F, low 48 °F 76°48° MayJune: average high 86 °F, low 55 °F 86°55° JunJuly: average high 94 °F, low 61 °F 94°61° JulAugust: average high 93 °F, low 59 °F 93°59° AugSeptember: average high 88 °F, low 56 °F 88°56° SepOctober: average high 77 °F, low 48 °F 77°48° OctNovember: average high 65 °F, low 40 °F 65°40° NovDecember: average high 56 °F, low 34 °F 56°34° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″2″4″6″8″January: 7.99 in precipitation 8.0 JanFebruary: 7.92 in precipitation 7.9 FebMarch: 7.53 in precipitation 7.5 MarApril: 3.55 in precipitation 3.5 AprMay: 2.50 in precipitation 2.5 MayJune: 0.56 in precipitation 0.6 JunJuly: 0.02 in precipitation 0.0 JulAugust: 0.06 in precipitation 0.1 AugSeptember: 0.41 in precipitation 0.4 SepOctober: 2.26 in precipitation 2.3 OctNovember: 4.59 in precipitation 4.6 NovDecember: 8.13 in precipitation 8.1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Placerville, CA (8 mi away); precipitation: Camino 2.0 Wsw, CA (within 1 mile). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

956679b
Placerville, CA · 6 mi
956199b
Diamond Springs, CA · 8 mi
956339a
Garden Valley, CA · 10 mi
956349a
Georgetown, CA · 11 mi
956239b
El Dorado, CA · 12 mi
956139b
Coloma, CA · 12 mi
956569a
Mount Aukum, CA · 14 mi
956519b
Lotus, CA · 14 mi

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Questions about 95709

What planting zone is ZIP code 95709?

ZIP code 95709 (Camino, 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 Camino, CA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 95709 is March 31; after April 23 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Placerville station.

When is the first frost in Camino, CA?

The median first fall frost near 95709 is November 21, giving a median frost-free growing season of 237 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 95709?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 3 – Feb 17 and set transplants outside around Apr 7 – Apr 21, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 95709 get?

About 45.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Camino 2.0 Wsw station).

How hot do summers get in Camino, CA?

The average high peaks at 94 °F in July, with about 74 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 95709 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Sites at the center of ZIP 95709: slightly decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Camino, CA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 95709 came on Jan 21 in 2026, 14 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 4), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Camino, CA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 95709 is 14 h 53 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.