Frost Dates for Montecito, CA

Based on data from Santa Barbara 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 13
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. January 6

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 27
First Fall Frost December 29
34.44°N, -119.63°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

359 Days January 13 to January 6

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.

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° 50° 60° 70° 80°
57°
High: 67°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 47°F
Jan
57°
High: 67°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 47°F
Feb
59°
High: 68°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 49°F
Mar
61°
High: 71°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 51°F
Apr
63°
High: 72°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 54°F
May
65°
High: 73°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 57°F
Jun
68°
High: 76°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 60°F
Jul
69°
High: 78°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 60°F
Aug
69°
High: 78°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 60°F
Sep
66°
High: 76°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 56°F
Oct
61°
High: 71°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 50°F
Nov
56°
High: 66°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 46°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 10.8"
10.8"
10.79"
Jan
9.2"
9.21"
Feb
6.3"
6.34"
Mar
2.2"
2.20"
Apr
0.0"
0.00"
May
0.0"
0.00"
Jun
0.0"
0.00"
Jul
0.0"
0.00"
Aug
0.0"
0.00"
Sep
0.0"
0.00"
Oct
3.4"
3.42"
Nov
6.9"
6.92"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:02 AM – 4:58 PM · 9h 56m
Feb: 6:37 AM – 5:23 PM · 10h 45m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 45m
Apr: 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM · 12h 52m
May: 5:06 AM – 6:54 PM · 13h 48m
Jun: 4:51 AM – 7:09 PM · 14h 17m
Jul: 4:57 AM – 7:03 PM · 14h 05m
Aug: 5:21 AM – 6:39 PM · 13h 17m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 12m
Oct: 6:27 AM – 5:33 PM · 11h 07m
Nov: 6:55 AM – 5:05 PM · 10h 10m
Dec: 7:09 AM – 4:51 PM · 9h 42m
Daylight Longest: 14h 18m · Shortest: 9h 42m

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