Frost Dates for Avenal, CA

Based on data from Kettleman City weather station, 9 miles away

Elevation: 807 ft

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. February 19
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. November 29

30% Probability

Only 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 March 2
First Fall Frost November 23

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 24
First Fall Hard Freeze December 12
36.00°N, 120.13°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

284 Days February 19 to November 29

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness 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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F

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Köppen Climate

The 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

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January57°46°36°
February63°51°40°
March70°57°43°
April76°62°48°
May84°70°55°
June92°77°62°
July99°83°68°
August98°82°66°
September92°76°61°
October81°66°51°
November67°54°41°
December58°47°36°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January3.6
February2.9
March3.1
April2.3
May0.0
June0.0
July0.0
August0.0
September0.0
October0.0
November1.6
December3.0

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 14h 27m · Shortest: 9h 33m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:15 AM5:03 PM9h 49m
February6:54 AM5:35 PM10h 41m
March7:18 AM7:01 PM11h 44m
April6:32 AM7:28 PM12h 55m
May5:59 AM7:53 PM13h 55m
June5:47 AM8:13 PM14h 26m
July5:59 AM8:12 PM14h 13m
August6:23 AM7:45 PM13h 22m
September6:48 AM7:01 PM12h 13m
October7:13 AM6:17 PM11h 04m
November6:43 AM4:47 PM10h 03m
December7:09 AM4:43 PM9h 34m

Nearby Stations

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