Freezes are rare in Bakersfield, CA. NOAA climate normals for the nearby Bakersfield Airport, CA station show a typical freeze-free season of about 334 days, and many winters pass without a hard freeze. That changes how gardeners here plan: there is no single last frost date to count from, so the calendar is built around heat and the occasional winter cold snap instead.
How to plan a garden in Bakersfield, CA
- Cool-season crops such as lettuce, peas, broccoli, kale, carrots and beets grow best from fall through winter.
- Warm-season crops such as tomatoes, peppers and squash go in during spring, after the last cold snap, and can be planted again in late summer for a fall harvest.
- Summer heat is often the limit. Many crops stall or bolt in the hottest months, so shade cloth, mulch and deep watering matter.
Overnight lows this week
No frost is forecast in the next week, according to the National Weather Service.
| Night | Forecast low | Frost risk |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 night | 47°F | No frost expected |
| Sun 15 night | 50°F | No frost expected |
| Mon 16 night | 45°F | No frost expected |
| Tue 17 night | 41°F | No frost expected |
| Wed 18 night | 47°F | No frost expected |
| Thu 19 night | 45°F | No frost expected |
| Fri 20 night | 41°F | No frost expected |
Live forecast for the station location, from the National Weather Service. For your own ZIP code, use our garden weather forecast.
More garden tools for Bakersfield, CA
- Frost dates by ZIP code for your exact location
- What to plant now, based on today's date
- Garden weather forecast by ZIP code
- Safe transplant date calculator
Frequently asked questions
Where do these dates come from?
They come from the NOAA 1991 to 2020 U.S. Climate Normals for the Bakersfield Airport, CA station. Hills, valleys, lakes and city heat can shift frost by a week or more, so compare with neighbors who garden near you.