Frost Dates for Needles, CA

Based on data from Needles AP 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. January 6
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 2

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 16
First Fall Frost December 27
34.85°N, -114.61°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

362 Days January 6 to January 2

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° 120°
56°
High: 66°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 46°F
Jan
60°
High: 71°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 49°F
Feb
67°
High: 79°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 54°F
Mar
74°
High: 87°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 61°F
Apr
83°
High: 96°F
Avg: 83°F
Low: 70°F
May
93°
High: 106°F
Avg: 93°F
Low: 80°F
Jun
99°
High: 111°F
Avg: 99°F
Low: 87°F
Jul
97°
High: 109°F
Avg: 97°F
Low: 85°F
Aug
90°
High: 103°F
Avg: 90°F
Low: 77°F
Sep
77°
High: 90°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 65°F
Oct
64°
High: 75°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 53°F
Nov
55°
High: 65°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 45°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 1" 2" 2.9"
0.1"
0.10"
Jan
2.9"
2.94"
Feb
1.4"
1.42"
Mar
0.0"
0.00"
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
0.0"
0.00"
Nov
0.0"
0.00"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:03 AM – 4:57 PM · 9h 55m
Feb: 6:38 AM – 5:22 PM · 10h 45m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 44m
Apr: 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM · 12h 53m
May: 5:05 AM – 6:55 PM · 13h 49m
Jun: 4:50 AM – 7:10 PM · 14h 19m
Jul: 4:56 AM – 7:04 PM · 14h 07m
Aug: 5:21 AM – 6:39 PM · 13h 18m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 12m
Oct: 6:27 AM – 5:33 PM · 11h 06m
Nov: 6:56 AM – 5:04 PM · 10h 08m
Dec: 7:10 AM – 4:50 PM · 9h 41m
Daylight Longest: 14h 20m · Shortest: 9h 40m

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