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

Planting zone for 95720 — Kyburz, CA

ZIP code 95720 (Kyburz, El Dorado County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 26 and the first fall frost November 2.

Where ZIP 95720 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.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F
Coldest night−15 to −12.2 °C
Last frostApr 26
First frostNov 2
2012 zone8a

Was 8a 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 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Kyburz, CA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 26median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 19only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 2median — 10% chance by Oct 14
Growing season191 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 6 and returns around November 22.

From the NOAA station Pacific House, CA — 15 miles away, elevation 3,452 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 95720

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Apr 5
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 5 – Apr 19
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 1 – Mar 15
TomatoesTransplant · May 3 – May 17
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 10 – May 24
BeansSow outdoors · May 3 – May 17
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 3 – May 17
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 3 – May 17
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 7 – Sep 21
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 19 – Nov 23
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 26) and first fall frost (Nov 2) 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 95720 came on Mar 6 — 28 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 3).

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 Kyburz, CA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 95720 is Tallac — very cobbly sandy loam, moderately well drained.

TextureVery cobbly sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH6.1slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter5.5%high
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Tallac very cobbly sandy loam, 2 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 95720; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Kyburz, CA

Summer high80 °Faverage high, July
Winter low18 °Faverage low, January
Hot days1days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights222nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days1,093base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 54 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 26 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation59.3 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 43 °F, low 18 °F 43°18° JanFebruary: average high 43 °F, low 19 °F 43°19° FebMarch: average high 48 °F, low 24 °F 48°24° MarApril: average high 53 °F, low 28 °F 53°28° AprMay: average high 62 °F, low 33 °F 62°33° MayJune: average high 72 °F, low 38 °F 72°38° JunJuly: average high 80 °F, low 43 °F 80°43° JulAugust: average high 80 °F, low 41 °F 80°41° AugSeptember: average high 73 °F, low 35 °F 73°35° SepOctober: average high 62 °F, low 29 °F 62°29° OctNovember: average high 51 °F, low 23 °F 51°23° NovDecember: average high 43 °F, low 18 °F 43°18° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″2″4″6″8″10″January: 10.36 in precipitation 10.4 JanFebruary: 8.83 in precipitation 8.8 FebMarch: 8.29 in precipitation 8.3 MarApril: 4.74 in precipitation 4.7 AprMay: 3.05 in precipitation 3.0 MayJune: 1.10 in precipitation 1.1 JunJuly: 0.33 in precipitation 0.3 JulAugust: 0.35 in precipitation 0.3 AugSeptember: 0.76 in precipitation 0.8 SepOctober: 3.79 in precipitation 3.8 OctNovember: 7.05 in precipitation 7.0 NovDecember: 10.62 in precipitation 10.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: South Lake Tahoe Airport, CA (14 mi away); precipitation: Echo Peak, CA (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

957357a
Twin Bridges, CA · 5 mi
957217a
Echo Lake, CA · 9 mi
961506b
South Lake Tahoe, CA · 10 mi
957268b
Pollock Pines, CA · 11 mi
961557a
South Lake Tahoe, CA · 11 mi
961546b
South Lake Tahoe, CA · 13 mi
961426b
Tahoma, CA · 13 mi
956447a
Kit Carson, CA · 14 mi

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Questions about 95720

What planting zone is ZIP code 95720?

ZIP code 95720 (Kyburz, CA) is in USDA hardiness zone 7b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 5 to 10 °F (−15 to −12.2 °C).

When is the last frost in Kyburz, CA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 95720 is April 26; after May 19 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Pacific House station.

When is the first frost in Kyburz, CA?

The median first fall frost near 95720 is November 2, giving a median frost-free growing season of 191 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 95720?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 1 – Mar 15 and set transplants outside around May 3 – May 17, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 95720 get?

About 59.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Echo Peak station).

How hot do summers get in Kyburz, CA?

The average high peaks at 80 °F in July, with about 1 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 95720 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Tallac at the center of ZIP 95720: very cobbly sandy loam, moderately well drained, pH about 6.1 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Kyburz, CA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 95720 came on Mar 6 in 2026, 28 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 3), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Kyburz, CA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 95720 is 14 h 54 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 95720 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 95720 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.