Frost Dates for Redding Muni AP, CA

Elevation: 152 m

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. March 3
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. November 21

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 March 17
First Fall Frost November 16

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 27
First Fall Hard Freeze December 7
40.52°N, 122.30°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

263 Days March 3 to November 21

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°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 Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January57°48°38°
February61°51°40°
March66°55°43°
April72°59°47°
May82°68°54°
June92°77°62°
July100°83°67°
August98°81°64°
September92°75°58°
October79°65°50°
November64°53°42°
December56°47°37°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January9.2
February7.9
March6.7
April4.2
May4.7
June1.9
July0.0
August0.0
September0.0
October4.2
November7.1
December9.5

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 14h 54m · Shortest: 9h 06m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:36 AM5:01 PM9h 25m
February7:10 AM5:37 PM10h 27m
March7:28 AM7:09 PM11h 41m
April6:37 AM7:42 PM13h 05m
May5:58 AM8:13 PM14h 15m
June5:43 AM8:36 PM14h 53m
July5:56 AM8:34 PM14h 38m
August6:25 AM8:02 PM13h 37m
September6:56 AM7:11 PM12h 15m
October7:28 AM6:21 PM10h 54m
November7:03 AM4:45 PM9h 42m
December7:32 AM4:38 PM9h 07m

Nearby Stations

Whiskeytown Rsvr, CA February 13 - December 13 Shasta Dam, CA February 8 - December 28 Redding 12 Wnw, CA March 19 - November 22 Red Bluff Muni AP, CA February 22 - November 29 Trinity Rvr Hatchery, CA April 23 - October 22 Weaverville, CAMay 3 - October 11

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