Frost Dates for China Lake Naf, CA
Elevation: 680 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.
March 11
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.
November 12
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 24
First Fall Frost
November 6
Hard Freeze (28°F)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
February 20
First Fall Hard Freeze
November 23
Growing Season
246 Days
March 11 to November 12
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 8b
Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F
Köppen Climate
The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
BWh
Hot Desert
Very hot and extremely dry with minimal rainfall. Irrigation is essential for any gardening. Heat-tolerant crops and desert-adapted plants thrive; shade structures help in peak summer.
Temperature
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Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60° | 46° | 31° |
| February | 65° | 50° | 35° |
| March | 72° | 57° | 42° |
| April | 79° | 63° | 47° |
| May | 88° | 72° | 56° |
| June | 99° | 81° | 64° |
| July | 105° | 88° | 70° |
| August | 103° | 86° | 69° |
| September | 95° | 78° | 61° |
| October | 83° | 66° | 49° |
| November | 69° | 53° | 37° |
| December | 60° | 45° | 30° |
Precipitation
0"
1"
2"
3"
4"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 4.0 |
| February | 3.9 |
| March | 1.6 |
| April | 0.0 |
| May | 0.0 |
| June | 0.0 |
| July | 0.0 |
| August | 0.0 |
| September | 0.0 |
| October | 0.0 |
| November | 0.0 |
| December | 0.0 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Pacific Time (PT)
Longest: 14h 25m · Shortest: 9h 35m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 50m |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 42m |
| March | 7:09 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 44m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 55m |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 53m |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 24m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 12m |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 21m |
| September | 6:39 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 13m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 04m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 4:38 PM | 10h 04m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 36m |
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