Frost Dates for San Joaquin, CA

Based on data from Five Points 5 Ssw weather station, 17 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 27
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 26
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 18
First Fall Frost November 19

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 21
First Fall Hard Freeze December 9
36.61°N, -120.19°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

273 Days February 27 to November 26

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°
48°
High: 59°F
Avg: 48°F
Low: 38°F
Jan
53°
High: 65°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 40°F
Feb
57°
High: 71°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 44°F
Mar
62°
High: 77°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 47°F
Apr
70°
High: 86°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 54°F
May
76°
High: 94°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 58°F
Jun
81°
High: 99°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 63°F
Jul
80°
High: 98°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 62°F
Aug
76°
High: 94°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 58°F
Sep
66°
High: 82°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 50°F
Oct
55°
High: 69°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 41°F
Nov
48°
High: 59°F
Avg: 48°F
Low: 37°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 1" 2" 2.5"
2.2"
2.17"
Jan
2.2"
2.23"
Feb
2.5"
2.48"
Mar
1.9"
1.88"
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
0.2"
0.18"
Oct
2.0"
2.00"
Nov
1.9"
1.85"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:07 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 47m
Feb: 6:40 AM – 5:20 PM · 10h 40m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 43m
Apr: 5:32 AM – 6:28 PM · 12h 56m
May: 5:02 AM – 6:58 PM · 13h 56m
Jun: 4:46 AM – 7:14 PM · 14h 28m
Jul: 4:52 AM – 7:08 PM · 14h 15m
Aug: 5:18 AM – 6:42 PM · 13h 23m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 03m
Nov: 6:59 AM – 5:01 PM · 10h 02m
Dec: 7:14 AM – 4:46 PM · 9h 32m
Daylight Longest: 14h 29m · Shortest: 9h 31m

Nearby Stations

Lemoore Reeves Nas, CA February 24 - November 22 Coalinga, CA February 14 - November 30 Kettleman City, CA February 19 - November 29 Hanford 1 S, CA February 7 - December 1 Hanford Muni AP, CA February 20 - November 23 Priest Valley, CA May 8 - October 22

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