Frost Dates for Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek, CA

Based on data from Bishop AP weather station, 3 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. April 29
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. October 15
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 May 7
First Fall Frost October 9

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 15
First Fall Hard Freeze October 25
37.39°N, -118.42°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

169 Days April 29 to October 15

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 7b

Avg. annual minimum: 5 to 10°F (−15 to −12°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

BWk Cold Desert

Dry with hot summers and cold winters. Rainfall is minimal year-round. Short growing seasons and large temperature swings require careful timing. Cold-hardy, drought-tolerant plants are best suited.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 40° 60° 80° 100°
40°
High: 56°F
Avg: 40°F
Low: 24°F
Jan
43°
High: 59°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 26°F
Feb
49°
High: 67°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 31°F
Mar
55°
High: 74°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 37°F
Apr
64°
High: 83°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 44°F
May
73°
High: 94°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 51°F
Jun
78°
High: 100°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 57°F
Jul
76°
High: 98°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 54°F
Aug
69°
High: 90°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 47°F
Sep
58°
High: 78°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 37°F
Oct
46°
High: 64°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 27°F
Nov
38°
High: 55°F
Avg: 38°F
Low: 22°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 1" 2" 3.0"
3.0"
2.96"
Jan
2.5"
2.52"
Feb
1.1"
1.08"
Mar
0.0"
0.00"
Apr
0.0"
0.00"
May
0.0"
0.00"
Jun
0.0"
0.00"
Jul
0.0"
0.00"
Aug
0.0"
0.00"
Sep
0.0"
0.00"
Oct
0.0"
0.00"
Nov
1.4"
1.41"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:09 AM – 4:51 PM · 9h 42m
Feb: 6:42 AM – 5:18 PM · 10h 37m
Mar: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 43m
Apr: 5:31 AM – 6:29 PM · 12h 58m
May: 4:60 AM – 7:00 PM · 14h 01m
Jun: 4:43 AM – 7:17 PM · 14h 34m
Jul: 4:50 AM – 7:10 PM · 14h 20m
Aug: 5:17 AM – 6:43 PM · 13h 26m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Oct: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 11h 01m
Nov: 7:02 AM – 4:58 PM · 9h 57m
Dec: 7:17 AM – 4:43 PM · 9h 26m
Daylight Longest: 14h 35m · Shortest: 9h 25m

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