Frost Dates for Avila Beach, CA
Based on data from Pismo Beach weather station, 3 miles away
Elevation: 69 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 1
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.
January 4
This location has a nearly year-round growing season with a brief frost risk period in winter.
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
February 21
First Fall Frost
December 26
Growing Season
338 Days
February 1 to January 4
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 9b
Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F
Köppen Climate
The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Csb
Warm-Summer Mediterranean
Warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Similar to hot-summer Mediterranean but cooler. Great for a wide range of vegetables and fruit trees with moderate water needs.
Temperature
40°
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Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65° | 55° | 44° |
| February | 65° | 55° | 44° |
| March | 68° | 57° | 46° |
| April | 70° | 59° | 48° |
| May | 72° | 61° | 50° |
| June | 71° | 61° | 51° |
| July | 70° | 62° | 54° |
| August | 71° | 63° | 55° |
| September | 72° | 63° | 54° |
| October | 73° | 63° | 53° |
| November | 69° | 58° | 46° |
| December | 65° | 54° | 44° |
Precipitation
0"
3"
6"
8.6"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 8.6 |
| February | 7.6 |
| March | 5.5 |
| April | 2.6 |
| May | 0.0 |
| June | 0.0 |
| July | 0.0 |
| August | 0.0 |
| September | 0.0 |
| October | 1.4 |
| November | 4.9 |
| December | 6.0 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Pacific Time (PT)
Longest: 14h 22m · Shortest: 9h 38m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 53m |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 43m |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 44m |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 54m |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 51m |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 21m |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 09m |
| August | 6:27 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 20m |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 12m |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 05m |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:51 PM | 10h 07m |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 38m |
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