Frost Dates for Mill Valley, CA

Based on data from Kentfield 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. January 16
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 18
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 February 5
First Fall Frost December 8

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze December 30
First Fall Hard Freeze December 24
37.91°N, -122.55°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

337 Days January 16 to December 18

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F (−4 to −1°C)

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

Csb Warm-Summer Mediterranean

Warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Similar to hot-summer Mediterranean but cooler. Great for a wide range of vegetables and fruit trees with moderate water needs.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

40° 60° 80°
49°
High: 57°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 42°F
Jan
52°
High: 61°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 43°F
Feb
55°
High: 65°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 44°F
Mar
58°
High: 69°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 46°F
Apr
62°
High: 74°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 50°F
May
66°
High: 80°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 52°F
Jun
68°
High: 83°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 53°F
Jul
68°
High: 83°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 54°F
Aug
67°
High: 82°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 53°F
Sep
63°
High: 76°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 50°F
Oct
55°
High: 64°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 45°F
Nov
49°
High: 56°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 42°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 4" 8" 12" 14.0"
13.9"
13.93"
Jan
12.4"
12.45"
Feb
10.6"
10.57"
Mar
6.7"
6.66"
Apr
4.5"
4.48"
May
0.0"
0.00"
Jun
0.0"
0.00"
Jul
0.0"
0.00"
Aug
0.0"
0.00"
Sep
4.4"
4.40"
Oct
9.7"
9.68"
Nov
14.0"
14.01"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:11 AM – 4:49 PM · 9h 39m
Feb: 6:42 AM – 5:18 PM · 10h 35m
Mar: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 42m
Apr: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 12h 59m
May: 4:58 AM – 7:02 PM · 14h 03m
Jun: 4:41 AM – 7:19 PM · 14h 37m
Jul: 4:48 AM – 7:12 PM · 14h 23m
Aug: 5:16 AM – 6:44 PM · 13h 28m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Oct: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 10h 59m
Nov: 7:03 AM – 4:57 PM · 9h 54m
Dec: 7:19 AM – 4:41 PM · 9h 23m
Daylight Longest: 14h 38m · Shortest: 9h 22m

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