Frost Dates for Kern River Ph 3, CA

Elevation: 824 m

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 7
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. November 11

30% Probability

Only 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 14
First Fall Frost November 5

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 10
First Fall Hard Freeze November 24
35.78°N, 118.44°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

218 Days April 7 to November 11

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness 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

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Köppen Climate

The 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

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January61°46°32°
February63°48°33°
March67°52°36°
April72°56°41°
May80°64°48°
June91°73°56°
July99°81°63°
August98°80°62°
September92°74°56°
October81°64°46°
November69°52°36°
December60°46°31°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January7.1
February6.0
March4.9
April3.1
May0.5
June0.0
July0.0
August0.0
September0.0
October0.0
November3.3
December5.4

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 14h 26m · Shortest: 9h 34m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:08 AM4:58 PM9h 50m
February6:48 AM5:29 PM10h 42m
March7:12 AM6:55 PM11h 44m
April6:27 AM7:21 PM12h 55m
May5:53 AM7:47 PM13h 54m
June5:42 AM8:06 PM14h 25m
July5:53 AM8:05 PM14h 12m
August6:17 AM7:39 PM13h 21m
September6:42 AM6:55 PM12h 13m
October7:07 AM6:11 PM11h 04m
November6:37 AM4:41 PM10h 04m
December7:02 AM4:37 PM9h 35m

Nearby Stations

S Lake Fs, CAApril 5 - November 3 Glennville, CAMay 11 - October 17 Loraine 5 Nne, CA April 22 - November 13 Inyokern, CAMarch 9 - November 20 Haiwee, CAApril 17 - November 1 Porterville, CA January 20 - December 13

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