Frost Dates for Arvin, CA

Based on data from Bakersfield 5 Nw weather station, 19 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. January 31
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. December 8
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.

Last Spring Frost February 12
First Fall Frost December 1

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 3
First Fall Hard Freeze December 20
35.21°N, -118.83°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

312 Days January 31 to December 8

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F (−4 to −1°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

BWh Hot Desert

Very hot and extremely dry with minimal rainfall. Irrigation is essential for any gardening. Heat-tolerant crops and desert-adapted plants thrive; shade structures help in peak summer.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

30° 50° 70° 90°
49°
High: 58°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 39°F
Jan
52°
High: 64°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 41°F
Feb
57°
High: 69°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 45°F
Mar
62°
High: 75°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 49°F
Apr
70°
High: 83°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 57°F
May
78°
High: 91°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 64°F
Jun
84°
High: 97°F
Avg: 84°F
Low: 70°F
Jul
82°
High: 96°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 69°F
Aug
77°
High: 91°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 64°F
Sep
67°
High: 80°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 54°F
Oct
56°
High: 67°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 44°F
Nov
48°
High: 59°F
Avg: 48°F
Low: 38°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 1" 2" 3" 3.1"
3.1"
3.10"
Jan
2.9"
2.94"
Feb
3.1"
3.15"
Mar
2.8"
2.82"
Apr
0.0"
0.00"
May
0.0"
0.00"
Jun
0.0"
0.00"
Jul
0.0"
0.00"
Aug
0.0"
0.00"
Sep
0.0"
0.00"
Oct
1.4"
1.41"
Nov
3.1"
3.10"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:04 AM – 4:56 PM · 9h 51m
Feb: 6:39 AM – 5:21 PM · 10h 43m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 44m
Apr: 5:33 AM – 6:27 PM · 12h 54m
May: 5:04 AM – 6:56 PM · 13h 52m
Jun: 4:49 AM – 7:11 PM · 14h 23m
Jul: 4:55 AM – 7:05 PM · 14h 10m
Aug: 5:20 AM – 6:40 PM · 13h 20m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 6:28 AM – 5:32 PM · 11h 05m
Nov: 6:57 AM – 5:03 PM · 10h 06m
Dec: 7:11 AM – 4:49 PM · 9h 37m
Daylight Longest: 14h 24m · Shortest: 9h 36m

Nearby Stations

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