Frost Dates for Carmel Valley Village, CA

Based on data from Carmel Valley weather station, 3 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 20
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 8
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 5
First Fall Frost November 29

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 3
First Fall Hard Freeze December 22
36.51°N, -121.77°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

292 Days February 20 to December 8

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

30° 50° 70° 90°
52°
High: 63°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 40°F
Jan
52°
High: 64°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 41°F
Feb
54°
High: 67°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 42°F
Mar
56°
High: 69°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 43°F
Apr
59°
High: 71°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 46°F
May
62°
High: 76°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 48°F
Jun
65°
High: 79°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 51°F
Jul
65°
High: 80°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 51°F
Aug
66°
High: 81°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 51°F
Sep
63°
High: 78°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 48°F
Oct
56°
High: 69°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 42°F
Nov
51°
High: 63°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 40°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 5.3"
5.3"
5.34"
Jan
4.9"
4.93"
Feb
4.5"
4.45"
Mar
2.9"
2.93"
Apr
1.5"
1.52"
May
0.0"
0.00"
Jun
0.0"
0.00"
Jul
0.0"
0.00"
Aug
0.0"
0.00"
Sep
1.6"
1.60"
Oct
3.2"
3.21"
Nov
3.7"
3.70"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:07 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 46m
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 57m
Jun: 4:46 AM – 7:14 PM · 14h 29m
Jul: 4:52 AM – 7:08 PM · 14h 16m
Aug: 5:18 AM – 6:42 PM · 13h 24m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 03m
Nov: 6:60 AM – 5:00 PM · 10h 01m
Dec: 7:14 AM – 4:46 PM · 9h 31m
Daylight Longest: 14h 30m · Shortest: 9h 30m

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