Frost Dates for Soledad, CA

Based on data from Pinnacles Nm weather station, 9 miles away

Elevation: 190 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 23
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 3

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 11
First Fall Frost October 26

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 12
First Fall Hard Freeze November 22
36.42°N, 121.33°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

194 Days April 23 to November 3

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Csa Hot-Summer Mediterranean

Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Classic Mediterranean climate ideal for grapes, olives, tomatoes, and herbs. Summer irrigation is usually necessary.

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
January63°48°34°
February64°50°36°
March68°53°38°
April72°56°39°
May80°62°43°
June89°68°47°
July96°73°50°
August96°73°50°
September92°70°48°
October83°63°43°
November70°54°37°
December62°48°33°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January3.5
February3.6
March3.8
April2.7
May1.3
June0.0
July0.0
August0.0
September0.0
October0.7
November2.3
December3.1

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 14h 30m · Shortest: 9h 30m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:21 AM5:07 PM9h 46m
February6:60 AM5:39 PM10h 40m
March7:23 AM7:06 PM11h 43m
April6:37 AM7:33 PM12h 56m
May6:03 AM7:59 PM13h 57m
June5:51 AM8:19 PM14h 29m
July6:03 AM8:18 PM14h 16m
August6:27 AM7:51 PM13h 24m
September6:53 AM7:06 PM12h 13m
October7:19 AM6:21 PM11h 03m
November6:49 AM4:50 PM10h 01m
December7:15 AM4:46 PM9h 31m

Nearby Stations

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