Frost Dates for San Diego, CA

Based on data from San Diego Lindbergh Fld weather station, 2 miles away

Elevation: 66 ft

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

32.72°N, -117.16°W © OpenStreetMap

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 11a

Avg. annual minimum: 40 to 45°F (4 to 7°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

40° 50° 60° 70° 80°
58°
High: 66°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 50°F
Jan
59°
High: 66°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 52°F
Feb
61°
High: 67°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 55°F
Mar
63°
High: 69°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 57°F
Apr
65°
High: 70°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 60°F
May
67°
High: 72°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 63°F
Jun
71°
High: 75°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 66°F
Jul
72°
High: 77°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 68°F
Aug
72°
High: 77°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 66°F
Sep
68°
High: 75°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 62°F
Oct
63°
High: 71°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 55°F
Nov
58°
High: 66°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 50°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 4.6"
4.6"
4.62"
Jan
3.4"
3.38"
Feb
3.4"
3.35"
Mar
2.5"
2.54"
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
2.9"
2.87"
Nov
3.9"
3.85"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h12h13h13.5h14h14h13h12h11h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:56 AM – 5:00 PM · 10h 04m
Feb: 6:38 AM – 5:28 PM · 10h 50m
Mar: 7:06 AM – 6:51 PM · 11h 45m
Apr: 6:24 AM – 7:13 PM · 12h 49m
May: 5:54 AM – 7:36 PM · 13h 41m
Jun: 5:45 AM – 7:53 PM · 14h 09m
Jul: 5:56 AM – 7:53 PM · 13h 57m
Aug: 6:17 AM – 7:29 PM · 13h 13m
Sep: 6:38 AM – 6:49 PM · 12h 11m
Oct: 6:59 AM – 6:09 PM · 11h 10m
Nov: 6:25 AM – 4:42 PM · 10h 17m
Dec: 6:49 AM – 4:40 PM · 9h 51m
Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 14h 10m · Shortest: 9h 51m

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