Frost Dates for Cambria, CA

Based on data from Hearst Castle weather station, 10 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. February 1

This location has a nearly year-round growing season with a brief frost risk period in winter.

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 27
First Fall Frost January 8
35.56°N, -121.08°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

354 Days February 13 to February 1

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 10a

Avg. annual minimum: 30 to 35°F (−1 to 2°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°
53°
High: 60°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 47°F
Jan
52°
High: 60°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 45°F
Feb
55°
High: 62°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 47°F
Mar
56°
High: 65°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 47°F
Apr
61°
High: 69°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 52°F
May
64°
High: 73°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 55°F
Jun
66°
High: 75°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 57°F
Jul
68°
High: 77°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 58°F
Aug
69°
High: 78°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 60°F
Sep
65°
High: 74°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 56°F
Oct
58°
High: 66°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 50°F
Nov
52°
High: 59°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 46°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 4" 8" 12" 15.2"
15.2"
15.17"
Jan
11.7"
11.69"
Feb
10.9"
10.94"
Mar
5.9"
5.88"
Apr
0.8"
0.81"
May
0.0"
0.00"
Jun
0.0"
0.00"
Jul
0.0"
0.00"
Aug
0.0"
0.00"
Sep
3.7"
3.73"
Oct
8.7"
8.68"
Nov
13.0"
12.96"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:05 AM – 4:55 PM · 9h 50m
Feb: 6:39 AM – 5:21 PM · 10h 42m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 44m
Apr: 5:33 AM – 6:27 PM · 12h 55m
May: 5:03 AM – 6:57 PM · 13h 53m
Jun: 4:48 AM – 7:12 PM · 14h 24m
Jul: 4:54 AM – 7:06 PM · 14h 12m
Aug: 5:19 AM – 6:41 PM · 13h 21m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 6:28 AM – 5:32 PM · 11h 04m
Nov: 6:58 AM – 5:02 PM · 10h 04m
Dec: 7:12 AM – 4:48 PM · 9h 36m
Daylight Longest: 14h 25m · Shortest: 9h 35m

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