Frost Dates for La Quinta, CA

Based on data from Indio Fire Stn weather station, 6 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. December 31
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 27

This location has a nearly year-round growing season with a brief frost risk period in winter.

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 January 5
First Fall Frost December 17
33.66°N, -116.31°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

361 Days December 31 to December 27

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 10a

Avg. annual minimum: 30 to 35°F (−1 to 2°C)

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

BWh Hot Desert

Very hot and extremely dry with minimal rainfall. Irrigation is essential for any gardening. Heat-tolerant crops and desert-adapted plants thrive; shade structures help in peak summer.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

40° 60° 80° 100°
59°
High: 70°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 47°F
Jan
62°
High: 73°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 51°F
Feb
69°
High: 80°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 57°F
Mar
74°
High: 86°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 63°F
Apr
81°
High: 93°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 69°F
May
89°
High: 102°F
Avg: 89°F
Low: 77°F
Jun
94°
High: 106°F
Avg: 94°F
Low: 83°F
Jul
94°
High: 105°F
Avg: 94°F
Low: 83°F
Aug
89°
High: 101°F
Avg: 89°F
Low: 77°F
Sep
78°
High: 91°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 66°F
Oct
66°
High: 78°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 53°F
Nov
57°
High: 69°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 45°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 4" 8" 12" 12.1"
12.1"
12.07"
Jan
11.6"
11.64"
Feb
9.4"
9.40"
Mar
7.1"
7.08"
Apr
0.7"
0.69"
May
0.0"
0.00"
Jun
0.0"
0.00"
Jul
0.0"
0.00"
Aug
0.0"
0.00"
Sep
1.1"
1.15"
Oct
8.1"
8.14"
Nov
11.2"
11.20"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h11.5h13h13.5h14h14h13.5h12h11h10h10h
Jan: 7:00 AM – 4:60 PM · 9h 60m
Feb: 6:36 AM – 5:24 PM · 10h 47m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 45m
Apr: 5:35 AM – 6:25 PM · 12h 51m
May: 5:08 AM – 6:52 PM · 13h 45m
Jun: 4:53 AM – 7:07 PM · 14h 14m
Jul: 4:59 AM – 7:01 PM · 14h 02m
Aug: 5:22 AM – 6:38 PM · 13h 15m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 12m
Oct: 6:26 AM – 5:34 PM · 11h 08m
Nov: 6:54 AM – 5:06 PM · 10h 13m
Dec: 7:07 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 46m
Daylight Longest: 14h 15m · Shortest: 9h 45m

Nearby Stations

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