Frost Dates for Rancho Calaveras, CA

Based on data from Camp Pardee weather station, 8 miles away

Elevation: 528 ft

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. January 22
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. December 17

30% Probability

Only 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 8
First Fall Frost December 9

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze December 31
First Fall Hard Freeze December 27
38.13°N, 120.86°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

330 Days January 22 to December 17

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness 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

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Köppen Climate

The 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

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January55°48°40°
February59°51°43°
March64°55°45°
April69°59°48°
May79°66°53°
June88°73°59°
July95°79°63°
August94°78°63°
September88°75°61°
October78°66°54°
November64°55°46°
December55°48°40°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January6.5
February6.8
March7.5
April5.7
May4.0
June0.0
July0.0
August0.0
September0.0
October2.0
November4.4
December6.1

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 14h 40m · Shortest: 9h 20m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:24 AM5:01 PM9h 37m
February7:01 AM5:35 PM10h 34m
March7:22 AM7:04 PM11h 42m
April6:34 AM7:34 PM13h 00m
May5:57 AM8:02 PM14h 04m
June5:44 AM8:23 PM14h 39m
July5:57 AM8:21 PM14h 25m
August6:23 AM7:52 PM13h 29m
September6:51 AM7:05 PM12h 14m
October7:19 AM6:18 PM10h 59m
November6:52 AM4:45 PM9h 53m
December7:19 AM4:40 PM9h 21m

Nearby Stations

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