Frost Dates for Big Sur, CA

Based on data from Big Sur Stn weather station, 2 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. February 13
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 27
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 March 7
First Fall Frost December 11

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 25
First Fall Hard Freeze January 6
36.27°N, -121.81°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

318 Days February 13 to December 27

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.

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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

40° 50° 60° 70° 80°
51°
High: 61°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 42°F
Jan
52°
High: 61°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 43°F
Feb
54°
High: 64°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 43°F
Mar
55°
High: 67°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 44°F
Apr
58°
High: 71°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 46°F
May
61°
High: 74°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 48°F
Jun
63°
High: 75°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 51°F
Jul
64°
High: 77°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 50°F
Aug
64°
High: 77°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 50°F
Sep
61°
High: 74°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 49°F
Oct
55°
High: 65°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 45°F
Nov
51°
High: 59°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 43°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 5" 10" 15" 17.3"
17.3"
17.28"
Jan
12.9"
12.95"
Feb
9.7"
9.66"
Mar
7.4"
7.43"
Apr
3.3"
3.31"
May
0.0"
0.00"
Jun
0.0"
0.00"
Jul
0.0"
0.00"
Aug
0.0"
0.00"
Sep
3.1"
3.08"
Oct
8.7"
8.70"
Nov
13.6"
13.61"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:06 AM – 4:54 PM · 9h 47m
Feb: 6:40 AM – 5:20 PM · 10h 40m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 43m
Apr: 5:32 AM – 6:28 PM · 12h 56m
May: 5:02 AM – 6:58 PM · 13h 56m
Jun: 4:46 AM – 7:14 PM · 14h 27m
Jul: 4:53 AM – 7:07 PM · 14h 14m
Aug: 5:19 AM – 6:41 PM · 13h 23m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 6:28 AM – 5:32 PM · 11h 03m
Nov: 6:59 AM – 5:01 PM · 10h 02m
Dec: 7:14 AM – 4:46 PM · 9h 32m
Daylight Longest: 14h 28m · Shortest: 9h 32m

Nearby Stations

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