Frost Dates for Solvang, CA

Based on data from Cachuma Lake weather station, 9 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. April 11
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 8
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 April 20
First Fall Frost November 1

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 27
First Fall Hard Freeze November 27
34.60°N, -120.14°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

211 Days April 11 to November 8

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

30° 50° 70° 90°
51°
High: 67°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 34°F
Jan
52°
High: 68°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 35°F
Feb
55°
High: 71°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 38°F
Mar
58°
High: 76°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 39°F
Apr
61°
High: 80°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 43°F
May
66°
High: 86°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 45°F
Jun
70°
High: 92°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 48°F
Jul
71°
High: 93°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 49°F
Aug
69°
High: 91°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 47°F
Sep
64°
High: 84°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 43°F
Oct
56°
High: 75°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 38°F
Nov
50°
High: 67°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 33°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 7.2"
7.2"
7.21"
Jan
6.1"
6.12"
Feb
5.4"
5.37"
Mar
3.0"
2.97"
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
0.6"
0.55"
Oct
3.6"
3.61"
Nov
5.2"
5.16"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:02 AM – 4:58 PM · 9h 55m
Feb: 6:37 AM – 5:23 PM · 10h 45m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 44m
Apr: 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM · 12h 53m
May: 5:06 AM – 6:54 PM · 13h 49m
Jun: 4:51 AM – 7:09 PM · 14h 18m
Jul: 4:57 AM – 7:03 PM · 14h 06m
Aug: 5:21 AM – 6:39 PM · 13h 18m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 12m
Oct: 6:27 AM – 5:33 PM · 11h 06m
Nov: 6:55 AM – 5:05 PM · 10h 09m
Dec: 7:09 AM – 4:51 PM · 9h 42m
Daylight Longest: 14h 19m · Shortest: 9h 41m

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