Frost Dates for Georgetown, CA

Based on data from Georgetown Rs 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 12
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. November 21
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 April 20
First Fall Frost November 12

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 13
First Fall Hard Freeze December 8
38.91°N, -120.84°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

223 Days April 12 to November 21

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F (−7 to −4°C)

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

Csa Hot-Summer Mediterranean

Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Classic Mediterranean climate ideal for grapes, olives, tomatoes, and herbs. Summer irrigation is usually necessary.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

30° 50° 70° 90°
44°
High: 52°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 36°F
Jan
45°
High: 55°F
Avg: 45°F
Low: 36°F
Feb
48°
High: 59°F
Avg: 48°F
Low: 38°F
Mar
53°
High: 64°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 41°F
Apr
60°
High: 72°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 48°F
May
69°
High: 82°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 56°F
Jun
77°
High: 91°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 63°F
Jul
77°
High: 91°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 63°F
Aug
72°
High: 86°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 57°F
Sep
62°
High: 74°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 49°F
Oct
50°
High: 59°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 41°F
Nov
43°
High: 50°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 36°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 4" 8" 12" 13.6"
12.8"
12.84"
Jan
11.6"
11.60"
Feb
12.7"
12.68"
Mar
9.1"
9.09"
Apr
5.9"
5.94"
May
1.4"
1.41"
Jun
0.0"
0.00"
Jul
0.0"
0.00"
Aug
0.0"
0.00"
Sep
6.9"
6.90"
Oct
10.0"
10.00"
Nov
13.6"
13.55"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:13 AM – 4:47 PM · 9h 33m
Feb: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 32m
Mar: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 42m
Apr: 5:29 AM – 6:31 PM · 13h 02m
May: 4:56 AM – 7:04 PM · 14h 08m
Jun: 4:39 AM – 7:21 PM · 14h 43m
Jul: 4:46 AM – 7:14 PM · 14h 29m
Aug: 5:14 AM – 6:46 PM · 13h 31m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Oct: 6:31 AM – 5:29 PM · 10h 57m
Nov: 7:05 AM – 4:55 PM · 9h 50m
Dec: 7:22 AM – 4:38 PM · 9h 17m
Daylight Longest: 14h 44m · Shortest: 9h 16m

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