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

Planting zone for 95963 — Orland, CA

ZIP code 95963 (Orland, Glenn County) is in USDA zone 9b: the coldest winter night averages 25 to 30 °F. The median last spring frost is February 25 and the first fall frost December 2.

Where ZIP 95963 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 frostFeb 25
First frostDec 2
2012 zone9a

Was 9a on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. 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 Orland, CA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostFebruary 25median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 6only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostDecember 2median — 10% chance by Nov 17
Growing season279 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around January 15 and returns around December 16.

From the NOAA station Orland, CA — 6 miles away, elevation 253 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 95963

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 14 – Jan 28
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 14 – Feb 4
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 17 – Dec 31
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 4 – Feb 18
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 4 – Feb 18
LettuceSow outdoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 4 – Feb 18
TomatoesStart indoors · Dec 31 – Jan 14
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 4 – Mar 18
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 17 – Dec 31
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 11 – Mar 25
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Oct 7 – Oct 21
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 18 – Dec 23
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Feb 25) and first fall frost (Dec 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 95963 came on Jan 29 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Jan 31).

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 Orland, CA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 95963 is Corning — gravelly loam, well drained.

TextureGravelly loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.8moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Corning-Newville gravelly loams, 3 to 15 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 95963; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Orland, CA

Summer high94 °Faverage high, July
Winter low37 °Faverage low, December
Hot days92days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights16nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,924base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 59 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 21 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation21.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 57 °F, low 38 °F 57°38° JanFebruary: average high 62 °F, low 40 °F 62°40° FebMarch: average high 67 °F, low 43 °F 67°43° MarApril: average high 73 °F, low 47 °F 73°47° AprMay: average high 81 °F, low 53 °F 81°53° MayJune: average high 89 °F, low 60 °F 89°60° JunJuly: average high 94 °F, low 63 °F 94°63° JulAugust: average high 93 °F, low 61 °F 93°61° AugSeptember: average high 90 °F, low 58 °F 90°58° SepOctober: average high 80 °F, low 51 °F 80°51° OctNovember: average high 65 °F, low 43 °F 65°43° NovDecember: average high 57 °F, low 37 °F 57°37° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 4.50 in precipitation 4.5 JanFebruary: 4.11 in precipitation 4.1 FebMarch: 2.79 in precipitation 2.8 MarApril: 1.37 in precipitation 1.4 AprMay: 1.13 in precipitation 1.1 MayJune: 0.38 in precipitation 0.4 JunJuly: 0.02 in precipitation 0.0 JulAugust: 0.08 in precipitation 0.1 AugSeptember: 0.24 in precipitation 0.2 SepOctober: 0.91 in precipitation 0.9 OctNovember: 2.04 in precipitation 2.0 NovDecember: 3.82 in precipitation 3.8 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Orland, CA (6 mi away); precipitation: Orland, CA (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

959139b
Artois, CA · 10 mi
960219b
Corning, CA · 12 mi
959519b
Hamilton City, CA · 16 mi
960299b
Flournoy, CA · 17 mi
960749b
Paskenta, CA · 17 mi
959889b
Willows, CA · 17 mi
959439b
Glenn, CA · 19 mi
959399a
Elk Creek, CA · 21 mi

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Questions about 95963

What planting zone is ZIP code 95963?

ZIP code 95963 (Orland, 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 Orland, CA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 95963 is February 25; after April 6 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Orland station.

When is the first frost in Orland, CA?

The median first fall frost near 95963 is December 2, giving a median frost-free growing season of 279 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 95963?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Dec 31 – Jan 14 and set transplants outside around Mar 4 – Mar 18, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 95963 get?

About 21.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Orland station).

How hot do summers get in Orland, CA?

The average high peaks at 94 °F in July, with about 92 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 95963 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Corning at the center of ZIP 95963: gravelly loam, well drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Orland, CA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 95963 came on Jan 29 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Jan 31), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Orland, CA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 95963 is 14 h 59 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 95963 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 95963 in zone 9a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.