Frost Dates for Sierra Madre, CA

Based on data from Mt Wilson Cbs weather station, 5 miles away

Elevation: 827 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. April 28
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. November 15

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 May 9
First Fall Frost November 5

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 8
First Fall Hard Freeze December 4
34.16°N, 118.05°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

201 Days April 28 to November 15

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F

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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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January56°47°38°
February55°46°37°
March59°49°39°
April63°52°42°
May70°59°48°
June79°68°58°
July85°74°64°
August85°75°64°
September81°70°59°
October72°62°51°
November63°53°43°
December55°46°37°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January13.3
February10.7
March8.7
April4.9
May0.8
June0.0
July0.0
August0.0
September0.0
October1.8
November5.4
December9.8

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 14h 17m · Shortest: 9h 43m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:03 AM5:00 PM9h 57m
February6:44 AM5:30 PM10h 46m
March7:10 AM6:54 PM11h 45m
April6:27 AM7:18 PM12h 52m
May5:55 AM7:42 PM13h 47m
June5:44 AM8:01 PM14h 16m
July5:56 AM8:00 PM14h 04m
August6:18 AM7:35 PM13h 17m
September6:41 AM6:53 PM12h 12m
October7:04 AM6:11 PM11h 07m
November6:32 AM4:43 PM10h 11m
December6:56 AM4:40 PM9h 43m

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