Frost Dates for Death Valley, CA
Based on data from Death Valley Np weather station, 16 miles away
Elevation: -230 ft
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.
January 1
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.
December 19
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
January 9
First Fall Frost
December 12
Hard Freeze (28°F)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
December 27
First Fall Hard Freeze
December 25
Growing Season
353 Days
January 1 to December 19
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 9b
Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°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
40°
60°
80°
100°
120°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67° | 55° | 43° |
| February | 74° | 61° | 49° |
| March | 83° | 70° | 57° |
| April | 91° | 78° | 65° |
| May | 101° | 88° | 75° |
| June | 111° | 98° | 84° |
| July | 117° | 104° | 91° |
| August | 116° | 102° | 89° |
| September | 108° | 93° | 79° |
| October | 93° | 79° | 64° |
| November | 77° | 64° | 51° |
| December | 66° | 53° | 41° |
Precipitation
0"
0.8"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 0.5 |
| February | 0.8 |
| March | 0.2 |
| 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 30m · Shortest: 9h 30m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 46m |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 40m |
| March | 7:05 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 43m |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 56m |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 57m |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 29m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 16m |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 24m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 13m |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 03m |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:33 PM | 10h 01m |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 31m |
Nearby Stations
Plan Your Garden with Planter
Now that you know your frost dates, use Planter to plan your veggie garden! Planter is an easy drag-and-drop garden planner with personalized planting schedules.
Try Planter For FreeAvailable everywhere: iOS, Android, web, and more!
