Frost Dates for Seacliff, CA

Based on data from Santa Cruz weather station, 5 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. January 29
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. December 13
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 February 11
First Fall Frost December 4

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 3
First Fall Hard Freeze December 27
36.97°N, -121.92°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

319 Days January 29 to December 13

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F (−4 to −1°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

40° 50° 60° 70° 80°
52°
High: 63°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 41°F
Jan
53°
High: 64°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 43°F
Feb
55°
High: 67°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 44°F
Mar
58°
High: 69°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 46°F
Apr
60°
High: 71°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 49°F
May
63°
High: 74°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 52°F
Jun
64°
High: 74°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 54°F
Jul
65°
High: 76°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 55°F
Aug
65°
High: 77°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 53°F
Sep
62°
High: 74°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 50°F
Oct
56°
High: 67°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 44°F
Nov
51°
High: 62°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 41°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 11.5"
11.5"
11.51"
Jan
9.9"
9.91"
Feb
8.3"
8.31"
Mar
5.6"
5.56"
Apr
2.2"
2.23"
May
0.0"
0.00"
Jun
0.0"
0.00"
Jul
0.0"
0.00"
Aug
0.0"
0.00"
Sep
3.4"
3.42"
Oct
8.0"
7.98"
Nov
11.1"
11.14"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:08 AM – 4:52 PM · 9h 44m
Feb: 6:41 AM – 5:19 PM · 10h 38m
Mar: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 43m
Apr: 5:31 AM – 6:29 PM · 12h 57m
May: 5:01 AM – 6:59 PM · 13h 59m
Jun: 4:44 AM – 7:16 PM · 14h 32m
Jul: 4:51 AM – 7:09 PM · 14h 18m
Aug: 5:17 AM – 6:43 PM · 13h 25m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 01m
Nov: 7:01 AM – 4:59 PM · 9h 59m
Dec: 7:16 AM – 4:44 PM · 9h 28m
Daylight Longest: 14h 33m · Shortest: 9h 27m

Nearby Stations

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