Frost Dates for Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos, CA

Based on data from Madera weather station, 9 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 18
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. November 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 February 28
First Fall Frost November 20

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 21
First Fall Hard Freeze December 10
36.98°N, -119.87°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

283 Days February 18 to November 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.

BSh Hot Semi-Arid (Steppe)

Hot with low but not negligible rainfall. Less extreme than true desert. Dryland farming techniques and drought-tolerant varieties work well. Mulching and water conservation are key.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

30° 50° 70° 90°
46°
High: 55°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 38°F
Jan
50°
High: 61°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 40°F
Feb
55°
High: 67°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 44°F
Mar
60°
High: 73°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 47°F
Apr
67°
High: 82°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 53°F
May
75°
High: 90°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 59°F
Jun
80°
High: 96°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 64°F
Jul
79°
High: 95°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 63°F
Aug
74°
High: 89°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 58°F
Sep
64°
High: 78°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 49°F
Oct
53°
High: 64°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 41°F
Nov
45°
High: 55°F
Avg: 45°F
Low: 36°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 6.7"
6.2"
6.23"
Jan
5.9"
5.87"
Feb
6.7"
6.74"
Mar
3.8"
3.75"
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
4.4"
4.36"
Nov
5.7"
5.74"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:08 AM – 4:52 PM · 9h 44m
Feb: 6:41 AM – 5:19 PM · 10h 38m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 43m
Apr: 5:31 AM – 6:29 PM · 12h 57m
May: 5:01 AM – 6:59 PM · 13h 59m
Jun: 4:44 AM – 7:16 PM · 14h 31m
Jul: 4:51 AM – 7:09 PM · 14h 18m
Aug: 5:17 AM – 6:43 PM · 13h 25m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 02m
Nov: 7:01 AM – 4:59 PM · 9h 59m
Dec: 7:16 AM – 4:44 PM · 9h 28m
Daylight Longest: 14h 32m · Shortest: 9h 28m

Nearby Stations

Madera Muni AP, CA February 12 - November 30 Friant Government Camp, CA March 9 - December 1 Fresno Yosemite Intl AP, CA January 14 - December 14 Fresno 5 Ne, CA January 30 - December 11 Auberry 2 Nw, CA March 25 - December 3 Merced Muni AP, CA February 26 - November 25

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