Frost Dates for Oakhurst, CA

Based on data from N Fk Rs weather station, 10 miles away

Elevation: 2274 ft

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. April 24
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. November 4
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 May 1
First Fall Frost October 28

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 5
First Fall Hard Freeze November 20
37.33°N, -119.65°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

194 Days April 24 to November 4

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F (−12 to −9°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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

30° 50° 70° 90°
44°
High: 57°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 32°F
Jan
46°
High: 59°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 32°F
Feb
49°
High: 63°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 35°F
Mar
53°
High: 67°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 38°F
Apr
61°
High: 77°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 45°F
May
69°
High: 87°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 51°F
Jun
77°
High: 95°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 58°F
Jul
76°
High: 95°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 58°F
Aug
71°
High: 90°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 52°F
Sep
61°
High: 78°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 44°F
Oct
51°
High: 65°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 37°F
Nov
46°
High: 58°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 34°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 10.5"
10.5"
10.48"
Jan
8.9"
8.87"
Feb
9.0"
9.02"
Mar
5.6"
5.56"
Apr
2.8"
2.78"
May
0.0"
0.00"
Jun
0.0"
0.00"
Jul
0.0"
0.00"
Aug
0.0"
0.00"
Sep
3.2"
3.16"
Oct
6.3"
6.26"
Nov
8.6"
8.60"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:16 AM – 4:59 PM · 9h 42m
Feb: 6:54 AM – 5:31 PM · 10h 37m
Mar: 7:16 AM – 6:59 PM · 11h 43m
Apr: 6:29 AM – 7:27 PM · 12h 58m
May: 5:54 AM – 7:54 PM · 13h 60m
Jun: 5:42 AM – 8:15 PM · 14h 33m
Jul: 5:54 AM – 8:13 PM · 14h 19m
Aug: 6:19 AM – 7:45 PM · 13h 26m
Sep: 6:46 AM – 6:59 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 7:13 AM – 6:14 PM · 11h 01m
Nov: 6:44 AM – 4:42 PM · 9h 58m
Dec: 7:10 AM – 4:37 PM · 9h 27m
Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 14h 34m · Shortest: 9h 26m

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