Frost Dates for Menifee, CA

Based on data from San Jacinto weather station, 11 miles away

Elevation: 1483 ft

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. January 31
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. December 10

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 February 14
First Fall Frost December 2

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 3
First Fall Hard Freeze December 21
33.73°N, 117.15°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

314 Days January 31 to December 10

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°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
January66°53°40°
February66°54°42°
March70°58°45°
April74°61°48°
May80°67°53°
June89°73°58°
July95°79°64°
August97°80°64°
September92°76°61°
October82°68°53°
November73°59°44°
December65°52°39°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January6.2
February6.6
March6.3
April0.9
May0.0
June0.0
July0.0
August0.0
September0.0
October0.0
November2.4
December6.0

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 14h 15m · Shortest: 9h 45m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:58 AM4:57 PM9h 59m
February6:39 AM5:26 PM10h 47m
March7:05 AM6:50 PM11h 45m
April6:23 AM7:14 PM12h 51m
May5:51 AM7:37 PM13h 45m
June5:41 AM7:55 PM14h 14m
July5:52 AM7:55 PM14h 02m
August6:14 AM7:30 PM13h 16m
September6:36 AM6:48 PM12h 12m
October6:59 AM6:07 PM11h 08m
November6:27 AM4:39 PM10h 12m
December6:51 AM4:37 PM9h 46m

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