Frost Dates for Crescent City, CA

Based on data from Crescent City Mcnamara AP weather station, 2 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. January 30
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 25
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 22
First Fall Frost December 10

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze December 31
First Fall Hard Freeze December 27
41.76°N, -124.20°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

330 Days January 30 to December 25

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

40° 50° 60° 70°
49°
High: 56°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 42°F
Jan
49°
High: 56°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 42°F
Feb
49°
High: 56°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 43°F
Mar
51°
High: 57°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 44°F
Apr
53°
High: 59°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 47°F
May
55°
High: 62°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 49°F
Jun
57°
High: 63°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 52°F
Jul
59°
High: 64°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 53°F
Aug
57°
High: 65°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 50°F
Sep
55°
High: 62°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 47°F
Oct
51°
High: 58°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 44°F
Nov
48°
High: 55°F
Avg: 48°F
Low: 41°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 11.4"
10.5"
10.49"
Jan
8.6"
8.58"
Feb
9.4"
9.37"
Mar
6.3"
6.31"
Apr
4.2"
4.19"
May
2.0"
2.00"
Jun
0.5"
0.52"
Jul
0.3"
0.31"
Aug
0.6"
0.62"
Sep
3.5"
3.50"
Oct
8.5"
8.49"
Nov
11.4"
11.43"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14.5h15h15h13.5h12.5h11h9.5h9h
Jan: 7:21 AM – 4:39 PM · 9h 17m
Feb: 6:49 AM – 5:11 PM · 10h 23m
Mar: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 40m
Apr: 5:26 AM – 6:34 PM · 13h 08m
May: 4:49 AM – 7:11 PM · 14h 22m
Jun: 4:29 AM – 7:31 PM · 15h 01m
Jul: 4:37 AM – 7:23 PM · 14h 45m
Aug: 5:09 AM – 6:51 PM · 13h 41m
Sep: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 16m
Oct: 6:35 AM – 5:25 PM · 10h 50m
Nov: 7:12 AM – 4:48 PM · 9h 35m
Dec: 7:31 AM – 4:29 PM · 8h 59m
Daylight Longest: 15h 02m · Shortest: 8h 58m

Nearby Stations

Crescent City 3 Nnw, CA March 11 - November 23 Klamath, CAMarch 16 - November 20 Brookings 2 Se, OR January 31 - December 27 Brookings, OR January 31 - December 27 Orick Prairie Creek Park, CA April 12 - November 6 Cave Junction 1 Wnw, OR May 1 - October 12

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