Frost Dates for Mccloud, CA

Elevation: 985 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. May 28
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. September 30

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 June 4
First Fall Frost September 24

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze May 3
First Fall Hard Freeze October 14
41.25°N, 122.14°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

125 Days May 28 to September 30

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 6b

Avg. annual minimum: −5 to 0°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) Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January47°36°24°
February51°38°26°
March55°41°28°
April61°47°32°
May72°55°39°
June81°62°44°
July90°70°50°
August89°68°47°
September84°62°41°
October71°52°33°
November55°42°28°
December47°35°24°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January15.1
February13.5
March12.0
April6.9
May5.4
June3.1
July0.0
August0.0
September0.7
October6.4
November10.3
December15.6

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 14h 59m · Shortest: 9h 01m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:20 AM4:40 PM9h 20m
February6:48 AM5:12 PM10h 24m
March6:10 AM5:50 PM11h 40m
April5:27 AM6:33 PM13h 07m
May4:51 AM7:09 PM14h 19m
June4:31 AM7:29 PM14h 58m
July4:39 AM7:21 PM14h 42m
August5:10 AM6:50 PM13h 39m
September5:52 AM6:08 PM12h 16m
October6:34 AM5:26 PM10h 52m
November7:11 AM4:49 PM9h 38m
December7:29 AM4:31 PM9h 02m

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