Frost Dates for Searles Valley, CA

Based on data from Trona weather station, 1 miles away

Elevation: 2090 ft

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 15
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 28
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 24
First Fall Frost November 21

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 23
First Fall Hard Freeze December 10
35.77°N, -117.40°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

287 Days February 15 to November 28

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.

BWh Hot Desert

Very hot and extremely dry with minimal rainfall. Irrigation is essential for any gardening. Heat-tolerant crops and desert-adapted plants thrive; shade structures help in peak summer.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

30° 50° 70° 90° 110°
47°
High: 60°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 35°F
Jan
53°
High: 66°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 39°F
Feb
59°
High: 73°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 45°F
Mar
66°
High: 81°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 51°F
Apr
75°
High: 90°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 59°F
May
84°
High: 100°F
Avg: 84°F
Low: 68°F
Jun
91°
High: 107°F
Avg: 91°F
Low: 74°F
Jul
90°
High: 106°F
Avg: 90°F
Low: 74°F
Aug
83°
High: 99°F
Avg: 83°F
Low: 67°F
Sep
70°
High: 86°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 55°F
Oct
57°
High: 71°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 42°F
Nov
47°
High: 60°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 34°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 1" 2" 3" 4"
4.0"
4.00"
Jan
3.9"
3.86"
Feb
1.6"
1.59"
Mar
0.0"
0.00"
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
0.0"
0.00"
Nov
0.0"
0.00"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:04 AM – 4:54 PM · 9h 50m
Feb: 6:43 AM – 5:25 PM · 10h 42m
Mar: 7:07 AM – 6:51 PM · 11h 44m
Apr: 6:22 AM – 7:17 PM · 12h 55m
May: 5:49 AM – 7:43 PM · 13h 53m
Jun: 5:37 AM – 8:02 PM · 14h 25m
Jul: 5:49 AM – 8:01 PM · 14h 12m
Aug: 6:13 AM – 7:34 PM · 13h 21m
Sep: 6:38 AM – 6:50 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 7:03 AM – 6:07 PM · 11h 04m
Nov: 6:33 AM – 4:37 PM · 10h 04m
Dec: 6:58 AM – 4:33 PM · 9h 35m
Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 14h 26m · Shortest: 9h 34m

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