Frost Dates for Three Rivers, CA

Based on data from Three Rivers Edison Ph 1 weather station, 3 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. March 16
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 26
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 1
First Fall Frost November 18

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 30
First Fall Hard Freeze December 11
36.44°N, -118.90°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

255 Days March 16 to November 26

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F (−9 to −7°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: 58°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 36°F
Jan
50°
High: 62°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 38°F
Feb
54°
High: 67°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 41°F
Mar
58°
High: 73°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 44°F
Apr
66°
High: 82°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 51°F
May
75°
High: 91°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 58°F
Jun
81°
High: 97°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 65°F
Jul
80°
High: 96°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 64°F
Aug
75°
High: 92°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 58°F
Sep
64°
High: 79°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 49°F
Oct
53°
High: 66°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 40°F
Nov
47°
High: 58°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 35°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 10.9"
10.9"
10.94"
Jan
9.7"
9.65"
Feb
9.2"
9.17"
Mar
5.7"
5.74"
Apr
2.0"
1.96"
May
0.0"
0.00"
Jun
0.0"
0.00"
Jul
0.0"
0.00"
Aug
0.0"
0.00"
Sep
1.5"
1.47"
Oct
7.1"
7.12"
Nov
10.9"
10.88"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:07 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 46m
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 57m
Jun: 4:46 AM – 7:14 PM · 14h 29m
Jul: 4:52 AM – 7:08 PM · 14h 16m
Aug: 5:18 AM – 6:42 PM · 13h 24m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 03m
Nov: 6:59 AM – 5:01 PM · 10h 01m
Dec: 7:14 AM – 4:46 PM · 9h 31m
Daylight Longest: 14h 30m · Shortest: 9h 30m

Nearby Stations

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