Frost Dates for Temecula, CA

Based on data from Fallbrook 5 Ne weather station, 4 miles away

Elevation: 1017 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. February 2
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. January 30

This location has a nearly year-round growing season with a brief frost risk period in winter.

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 February 14
First Fall Frost January 3
33.49°N, 117.15°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

363 Days February 2 to January 30

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 10a

Avg. annual minimum: 30 to 35°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
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January68°58°47°
February67°57°46°
March70°59°48°
April72°61°51°
May75°64°53°
June81°68°56°
July87°74°60°
August89°76°62°
September88°75°62°
October83°71°58°
November74°63°52°
December67°57°46°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January7.1
February4.0
March3.9
April2.2
May1.3
June0.1
July0.0
August0.0
September0.0
October1.4
November4.0
December7.3

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 14h 13m · Shortest: 9h 47m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:58 AM4:59 PM10h 01m
February6:39 AM5:27 PM10h 48m
March7:06 AM6:51 PM11h 45m
April6:24 AM7:14 PM12h 50m
May5:53 AM7:37 PM13h 44m
June5:43 AM7:55 PM14h 12m
July5:54 AM7:55 PM14h 01m
August6:16 AM7:30 PM13h 15m
September6:37 AM6:49 PM12h 12m
October6:60 AM6:08 PM11h 09m
November6:27 AM4:41 PM10h 14m
December6:51 AM4:38 PM9h 48m

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