Frost Dates for Strathmore, CA

Based on data from Lindsay weather station, 4 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. February 20
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 30
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 March 2
First Fall Frost November 24

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 20
First Fall Hard Freeze December 14
36.15°N, -119.06°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

284 Days February 20 to November 30

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.

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

30° 50° 70° 90°
47°
High: 57°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 37°F
Jan
51°
High: 63°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 40°F
Feb
56°
High: 69°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 44°F
Mar
61°
High: 75°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 47°F
Apr
68°
High: 83°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 52°F
May
74°
High: 91°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 58°F
Jun
80°
High: 96°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 64°F
Jul
79°
High: 96°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 62°F
Aug
74°
High: 91°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 57°F
Sep
64°
High: 79°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 49°F
Oct
54°
High: 66°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 41°F
Nov
47°
High: 57°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 36°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 5.4"
4.5"
4.45"
Jan
4.7"
4.67"
Feb
5.4"
5.43"
Mar
4.6"
4.59"
Apr
0.1"
0.12"
May
0.0"
0.00"
Jun
0.0"
0.00"
Jul
0.0"
0.00"
Aug
0.0"
0.00"
Sep
0.8"
0.75"
Oct
3.8"
3.84"
Nov
4.3"
4.27"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:06 AM – 4:54 PM · 9h 48m
Feb: 6:40 AM – 5:20 PM · 10h 40m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 43m
Apr: 5:32 AM – 6:28 PM · 12h 56m
May: 5:02 AM – 6:58 PM · 13h 55m
Jun: 4:46 AM – 7:14 PM · 14h 27m
Jul: 4:53 AM – 7:07 PM · 14h 14m
Aug: 5:19 AM – 6:41 PM · 13h 23m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 6:28 AM – 5:32 PM · 11h 03m
Nov: 6:59 AM – 5:01 PM · 10h 02m
Dec: 7:14 AM – 4:46 PM · 9h 33m
Daylight Longest: 14h 28m · Shortest: 9h 32m

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