Frost Dates for Thousand Palms, CA

Based on data from Palm Springs Rgnl AP weather station, 7 miles away

Elevation: 246 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. January 9
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 9

This location has a very short growing season. Frost can occur at almost any time of year.

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 January 15
First Fall Frost January 2
33.82°N, 116.39°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

0 Days January 9 to January 9

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.
BWh Hot Desert

Very hot and extremely dry with minimal rainfall. Irrigation is essential for any gardening. Heat-tolerant crops and desert-adapted plants thrive; shade structures help in peak summer.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January71°59°48°
February74°62°50°
March81°68°54°
April87°73°59°
May95°80°66°
June104°88°73°
July109°94°79°
August108°94°80°
September102°88°74°
October91°78°65°
November79°66°53°
December69°58°46°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January12.1
February11.6
March9.4
April7.1
May0.7
June0.0
July0.0
August0.0
September0.0
October1.1
November8.1
December11.2

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 14h 15m · Shortest: 9h 45m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:56 AM4:55 PM9h 59m
February6:37 AM5:24 PM10h 47m
March7:03 AM6:48 PM11h 45m
April6:21 AM7:12 PM12h 51m
May5:50 AM7:35 PM13h 45m
June5:39 AM7:53 PM14h 14m
July5:50 AM7:53 PM14h 03m
August6:12 AM7:28 PM13h 16m
September6:35 AM6:46 PM12h 12m
October6:57 AM6:05 PM11h 08m
November6:25 AM4:37 PM10h 12m
December6:49 AM4:35 PM9h 46m

Nearby Stations

Palm Springs, CA January 1 - December 31 Idyllwild Fire Dept, CA May 16 - October 24 Morongo Valley N, CA February 25 - December 15 Indio Fire Stn, CA December 31 - December 27 Yucca Valley, CA March 14 - November 28 Hemet, CAJanuary 10 - December 23

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