Frost Dates for Del Rey, CA

Based on data from Fresno 5 Ne 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. 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 11
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 10
First Fall Frost December 4

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 4
First Fall Hard Freeze December 24
36.66°N, -119.59°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

316 Days January 30 to December 11

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.

BSh Hot Semi-Arid (Steppe)

Hot with low but not negligible rainfall. Less extreme than true desert. Dryland farming techniques and drought-tolerant varieties work well. Mulching and water conservation are key.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

30° 50° 70° 90° 110°
50°
High: 61°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 38°F
Jan
54°
High: 67°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 42°F
Feb
59°
High: 73°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 45°F
Mar
64°
High: 79°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 49°F
Apr
72°
High: 88°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 56°F
May
79°
High: 96°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 62°F
Jun
85°
High: 102°F
Avg: 85°F
Low: 68°F
Jul
84°
High: 101°F
Avg: 84°F
Low: 67°F
Aug
79°
High: 96°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 62°F
Sep
69°
High: 85°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 53°F
Oct
57°
High: 71°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 44°F
Nov
49°
High: 61°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 38°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 5.5"
5.5"
5.45"
Jan
4.1"
4.10"
Feb
4.5"
4.46"
Mar
3.7"
3.67"
Apr
0.8"
0.75"
May
0.0"
0.00"
Jun
0.0"
0.00"
Jul
0.0"
0.00"
Aug
0.0"
0.00"
Sep
0.5"
0.51"
Oct
3.2"
3.17"
Nov
4.5"
4.54"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:08 AM – 4:52 PM · 9h 45m
Feb: 6:41 AM – 5:19 PM · 10h 39m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 43m
Apr: 5:32 AM – 6:28 PM · 12h 57m
May: 5:01 AM – 6:59 PM · 13h 58m
Jun: 4:45 AM – 7:15 PM · 14h 30m
Jul: 4:51 AM – 7:09 PM · 14h 17m
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 02m
Nov: 7:00 AM – 4:60 PM · 9h 60m
Dec: 7:15 AM – 4:45 PM · 9h 30m
Daylight Longest: 14h 31m · Shortest: 9h 29m

Nearby Stations

Fresno Yosemite Intl AP, CA January 14 - December 14 Friant Government Camp, CA March 9 - December 1 Madera, CA February 18 - November 27 Auberry 2 Nw, CA March 25 - December 3 Madera Muni AP, CA February 12 - November 30 Hanford Muni AP, CA February 20 - November 23

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