Frost Dates for Forest Meadows, CA

Based on data from Calaveras Big Trees 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. May 7
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 28
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 18
First Fall Frost October 18

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 18
First Fall Hard Freeze November 14
38.17°N, -120.41°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

174 Days May 7 to October 28

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F (−12 to −9°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

20° 40° 60° 80°
38°
High: 45°F
Avg: 38°F
Low: 30°F
Jan
38°
High: 46°F
Avg: 38°F
Low: 30°F
Feb
40°
High: 49°F
Avg: 40°F
Low: 32°F
Mar
45°
High: 54°F
Avg: 45°F
Low: 35°F
Apr
52°
High: 63°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 42°F
May
61°
High: 73°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 49°F
Jun
68°
High: 81°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 56°F
Jul
67°
High: 80°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 55°F
Aug
62°
High: 74°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 51°F
Sep
53°
High: 64°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 43°F
Oct
43°
High: 52°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 34°F
Nov
37°
High: 44°F
Avg: 37°F
Low: 30°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 5" 10" 15" 17.4"
17.4"
17.36"
Jan
14.6"
14.59"
Feb
14.1"
14.06"
Mar
10.6"
10.56"
Apr
8.0"
8.04"
May
1.4"
1.38"
Jun
0.0"
0.00"
Jul
0.0"
0.00"
Aug
0.0"
0.00"
Sep
8.1"
8.06"
Oct
13.2"
13.20"
Nov
16.7"
16.66"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:12 AM – 4:48 PM · 9h 37m
Feb: 6:43 AM – 5:17 PM · 10h 34m
Mar: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 42m
Apr: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 13h 00m
May: 4:58 AM – 7:02 PM · 14h 05m
Jun: 4:40 AM – 7:20 PM · 14h 39m
Jul: 4:47 AM – 7:13 PM · 14h 25m
Aug: 5:15 AM – 6:45 PM · 13h 29m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Oct: 6:31 AM – 5:29 PM · 10h 59m
Nov: 7:04 AM – 4:56 PM · 9h 53m
Dec: 7:20 AM – 4:40 PM · 9h 21m
Daylight Longest: 14h 40m · Shortest: 9h 20m

Nearby Stations

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