Frost Dates for Desert Hot Springs, CA

Based on data from Palm Springs Rgnl AP weather station, 9 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 9
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. January 9

This location has a very short growing season. Frost can occur at almost any time of year.

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 January 15
First Fall Frost January 2
33.96°N, -116.50°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

0 Days January 9 to January 9

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 10a

Avg. annual minimum: 30 to 35°F (−1 to 2°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

40° 60° 80° 100°
59°
High: 71°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 48°F
Jan
62°
High: 74°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 50°F
Feb
68°
High: 81°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 54°F
Mar
73°
High: 87°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 59°F
Apr
80°
High: 95°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 66°F
May
88°
High: 104°F
Avg: 88°F
Low: 73°F
Jun
94°
High: 109°F
Avg: 94°F
Low: 79°F
Jul
94°
High: 108°F
Avg: 94°F
Low: 80°F
Aug
88°
High: 102°F
Avg: 88°F
Low: 74°F
Sep
78°
High: 91°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 65°F
Oct
66°
High: 79°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 53°F
Nov
58°
High: 69°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 46°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 4" 8" 12" 12.1"
12.1"
12.07"
Jan
11.6"
11.64"
Feb
9.4"
9.40"
Mar
7.1"
7.08"
Apr
0.7"
0.69"
May
0.0"
0.00"
Jun
0.0"
0.00"
Jul
0.0"
0.00"
Aug
0.0"
0.00"
Sep
1.1"
1.15"
Oct
8.1"
8.14"
Nov
11.2"
11.20"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h11.5h13h14h14h14h13.5h12h11h10h10h
Jan: 7:00 AM – 4:60 PM · 9h 59m
Feb: 6:36 AM – 5:24 PM · 10h 47m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 45m
Apr: 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM · 12h 51m
May: 5:07 AM – 6:53 PM · 13h 45m
Jun: 4:53 AM – 7:07 PM · 14h 14m
Jul: 4:59 AM – 7:01 PM · 14h 03m
Aug: 5:22 AM – 6:38 PM · 13h 16m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 12m
Oct: 6:26 AM – 5:34 PM · 11h 08m
Nov: 6:54 AM – 5:06 PM · 10h 12m
Dec: 7:07 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 46m
Daylight Longest: 14h 15m · Shortest: 9h 45m

Nearby Stations

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