Frost Dates for Ferndale, CA

Based on data from Scotia weather station, 11 miles away

Elevation: 56 ft

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. February 1
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 19
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 20
First Fall Frost December 5

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 3
First Fall Hard Freeze December 31
40.58°N, -124.26°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

322 Days February 1 to December 19

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° 80°
50°
High: 57°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 43°F
Jan
50°
High: 58°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 43°F
Feb
51°
High: 59°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 44°F
Mar
53°
High: 62°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 45°F
Apr
57°
High: 64°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 49°F
May
59°
High: 67°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 51°F
Jun
62°
High: 70°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 54°F
Jul
63°
High: 72°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 54°F
Aug
62°
High: 73°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 52°F
Sep
58°
High: 69°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 48°F
Oct
53°
High: 61°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 45°F
Nov
48°
High: 55°F
Avg: 48°F
Low: 42°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 8.2"
8.2"
8.16"
Jan
7.5"
7.54"
Feb
6.5"
6.53"
Mar
4.3"
4.29"
Apr
2.7"
2.73"
May
1.3"
1.31"
Jun
0.0"
0.03"
Jul
0.0"
0.00"
Aug
1.2"
1.16"
Sep
4.2"
4.24"
Oct
6.1"
6.12"
Nov
8.1"
8.14"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14.5h15h14.5h13.5h12.5h11h9.5h9h
Jan: 7:43 AM – 5:08 PM · 9h 25m
Feb: 7:18 AM – 5:44 PM · 10h 27m
Mar: 7:36 AM – 7:16 PM · 11h 41m
Apr: 6:44 AM – 7:49 PM · 13h 05m
May: 6:05 AM – 8:20 PM · 14h 15m
Jun: 5:50 AM – 8:43 PM · 14h 53m
Jul: 6:03 AM – 8:41 PM · 14h 37m
Aug: 6:32 AM – 8:09 PM · 13h 37m
Sep: 7:03 AM – 7:18 PM · 12h 15m
Oct: 7:35 AM – 6:28 PM · 10h 54m
Nov: 7:10 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 42m
Dec: 7:39 AM – 4:46 PM · 9h 07m
Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 14h 54m · Shortest: 9h 06m

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