Frost Dates for Santa Paula, CA
Based on data from Camarillo AP weather station, 10 miles away
Elevation: 279 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.
December 31
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 28
This location has a nearly year-round growing season with a brief frost risk period in winter.
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
January 11
First Fall Frost
December 17
Growing Season
362 Days
December 31 to December 28
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 10a
Avg. annual minimum: 30 to 35°F
Köppen Climate
The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Csb
Warm-Summer Mediterranean
Warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Similar to hot-summer Mediterranean but cooler. Great for a wide range of vegetables and fruit trees with moderate water needs.
Temperature
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Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68° | 57° | 45° |
| February | 68° | 57° | 46° |
| March | 69° | 58° | 47° |
| April | 71° | 60° | 49° |
| May | 72° | 62° | 53° |
| June | 75° | 66° | 57° |
| July | 78° | 69° | 60° |
| August | 80° | 70° | 61° |
| September | 80° | 70° | 59° |
| October | 76° | 65° | 54° |
| November | 73° | 61° | 49° |
| December | 68° | 56° | 44° |
Precipitation
0"
2"
4"
6"
6.6"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 6.6 |
| February | 5.3 |
| March | 3.7 |
| April | 0.6 |
| May | 0.0 |
| June | 0.0 |
| July | 0.0 |
| August | 0.0 |
| September | 0.0 |
| October | 0.3 |
| November | 1.8 |
| December | 4.5 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Pacific Time (PT)
Longest: 14h 17m · Shortest: 9h 43m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 57m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 46m |
| March | 7:14 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 45m |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 52m |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 47m |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 16m |
| July | 5:60 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 04m |
| August | 6:22 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 17m |
| September | 6:45 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 12m |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 07m |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:47 PM | 10h 11m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 44m |
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