Frost Dates for Planada, CA

Based on data from Merced Muni AP weather station, 11 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. February 26
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 25
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 March 8
First Fall Frost November 19

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 22
First Fall Hard Freeze December 10
37.29°N, -120.32°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

273 Days February 26 to November 25

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F (−7 to −4°C)

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

BSh Hot Semi-Arid (Steppe)

Hot with low but not negligible rainfall. Less extreme than true desert. Dryland farming techniques and drought-tolerant varieties work well. Mulching and water conservation are key.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

30° 50° 70° 90°
46°
High: 56°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 37°F
Jan
51°
High: 62°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 39°F
Feb
55°
High: 68°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 42°F
Mar
60°
High: 74°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 45°F
Apr
67°
High: 83°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 52°F
May
74°
High: 91°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 58°F
Jun
79°
High: 96°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 62°F
Jul
78°
High: 95°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 61°F
Aug
74°
High: 91°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 57°F
Sep
64°
High: 80°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 49°F
Oct
54°
High: 66°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 41°F
Nov
46°
High: 56°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 36°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 1" 2" 3" 3.7"
2.7"
2.66"
Jan
3.3"
3.32"
Feb
3.7"
3.70"
Mar
3.0"
2.96"
Apr
0.1"
0.08"
May
0.0"
0.00"
Jun
0.0"
0.00"
Jul
0.0"
0.00"
Aug
0.0"
0.00"
Sep
0.8"
0.84"
Oct
1.6"
1.60"
Nov
2.4"
2.42"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:09 AM – 4:51 PM · 9h 42m
Feb: 6:41 AM – 5:19 PM · 10h 37m
Mar: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 43m
Apr: 5:31 AM – 6:29 PM · 12h 58m
May: 4:60 AM – 7:00 PM · 14h 00m
Jun: 4:43 AM – 7:17 PM · 14h 33m
Jul: 4:50 AM – 7:10 PM · 14h 20m
Aug: 5:17 AM – 6:43 PM · 13h 26m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Oct: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 11h 01m
Nov: 7:01 AM – 4:59 PM · 9h 57m
Dec: 7:17 AM – 4:43 PM · 9h 27m
Daylight Longest: 14h 34m · Shortest: 9h 26m

Nearby Stations

Merced, CAMarch 3 - November 24 Merced 23 Wsw, CA March 28 - November 14 Turlock #2, CA January 6 - December 20 Los Banos, CA January 26 - December 10 Newman, CA February 26 - November 29 Madera Muni AP, CA February 12 - November 30

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