Frost Dates for Big Sur Stn, CA

Elevation: 61 m

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 13
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. December 27

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 7
First Fall Frost December 11

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 25
First Fall Hard Freeze January 6
36.25°N, 121.78°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

318 Days February 13 to December 27

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

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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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January61°51°42°
February61°52°43°
March64°54°43°
April67°55°44°
May71°58°46°
June74°61°48°
July75°63°51°
August77°64°50°
September77°64°50°
October74°61°49°
November65°55°45°
December59°51°43°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January17.3
February12.9
March9.7
April7.4
May3.3
June0.0
July0.0
August0.0
September0.0
October3.1
November8.7
December13.6

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 14h 28m · Shortest: 9h 32m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:23 AM5:10 PM9h 47m
February7:02 AM5:42 PM10h 40m
March7:25 AM7:08 PM11h 43m
April6:39 AM7:35 PM12h 56m
May6:06 AM8:01 PM13h 56m
June5:54 AM8:21 PM14h 27m
July6:05 AM8:20 PM14h 14m
August6:30 AM7:53 PM13h 23m
September6:55 AM7:08 PM12h 13m
October7:21 AM6:24 PM11h 03m
November6:51 AM4:53 PM10h 02m
December7:17 AM4:49 PM9h 32m

Nearby Stations

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