Point Mugu Nf, CA Frost Dates & Growing Season

The two dates every Point Mugu Nf garden is planned around, plus ready-computed planting windows for the most popular crops.

Last spring frost
Dec 29
~50% chance of frost after
First fall frost
Dec 24
~50% chance of frost before
Growing season
360 days
frost-free stretch
USDA zone
≈ 10b
estimated from nearby reference
Risky (1 year in 10)MedianSafe (9 years in 10)
Last spring frost Dec 9 Dec 29 Jan 15
First fall frost Jan 11 Dec 24 Dec 6

Computed from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at the POINT MUGU NF station. "Safe" means frost past that date happens only about one year in ten. Your exact garden can still run days either way with elevation and terrain — check your own ZIP with the frost date lookup.

Planting windows for Point Mugu Nf

Computed from Point Mugu Nf's own frost dates. Click any crop for the full zone-10 growing guide — varieties, spacing, fall plantings, and more.

CropStart seeds indoorsTransplantDirect sow
🍅 Tomatoes Nov 3 – Nov 17 Jan 5 – Jan 12
🫑 Peppers Oct 20 – Nov 3 Jan 12 – Jan 19
🥬 Lettuce Nov 17 – Dec 1 Dec 1 – Dec 15 Dec 1 – Dec 29
🫛 Peas Nov 17 – Dec 1
🥕 Carrots Dec 8 – Dec 29
🥦 Broccoli Nov 10 – Nov 24 Dec 8 – Dec 22
🥬 Kale Nov 17 – Dec 1 Dec 1 – Dec 15 Dec 1 – Dec 15
🥒 Cucumbers Dec 1 – Dec 8 Jan 5 – Jan 12 Jan 5 – Jan 12
🥒 Zucchini Dec 1 – Dec 8 Jan 5 – Jan 12 Jan 5 – Jan 12
🫘 Green Beans (Bush) Jan 5 – Jan 12
🌽 Sweet Corn Jan 5 – Jan 12
🌿 Basil Nov 17 – Dec 1 Jan 5 – Jan 12 Jan 12 – Jan 19
🧄 Garlic Fall: Nov 12 – Dec 10

Want this for all 50 crops, or as a printable seed-shelf schedule? Use the planting calendar and the seed starting scheduler — both can use Point Mugu Nf's dates automatically after a lookup.

Reading the season in Point Mugu Nf

With roughly 360 frost-free days, Point Mugu Nf gardens fit long-season crops — melons, winter squash, sweet potatoes — with room left for spring and fall rounds of greens and roots. The first frost around Dec 24 is late enough that fall planting is a full second season, not an afterthought.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Point Mugu Nf, CA?

The average last spring frost in Point Mugu Nf is around Dec 29, based on 1991–2020 climate normals. That's a median — about half of years see a later frost, so tender crops are safest going out a week or two after this date.

When is the first frost in Point Mugu Nf, CA?

The average first fall frost in Point Mugu Nf arrives around Dec 24. Crops still in the garden need to mature before then, and frost-tender plants need harvesting or protection as the date approaches.

How long is the growing season in Point Mugu Nf?

About 360 frost-free days on average, from Dec 29 to Dec 24. That comfortably fits long-season crops like melons and winter squash, plus spring and fall plantings of cool-season vegetables.

What USDA zone is Point Mugu Nf in?

USDA zone 10b on the 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Note that zones describe winter cold, not frost timing — these frost dates are the numbers to plan plantings around.