Frost Dates for Tipton, CA

Based on data from Corcoran Irrig Dist weather station, 15 miles away

Elevation: 276 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 15
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. November 27

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 26
First Fall Frost November 21

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 16
First Fall Hard Freeze December 8
36.06°N, 119.31°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

286 Days February 15 to November 27

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
BSh Hot Semi-Arid (Steppe)

Hot with low but not negligible rainfall. Less extreme than true desert. Dryland farming techniques and drought-tolerant varieties work well. Mulching and water conservation are key.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January56°47°38°
February63°51°40°
March69°57°44°
April76°62°47°
May85°69°54°
June94°76°59°
July98°81°64°
August97°80°63°
September92°75°58°
October81°66°50°
November66°54°41°
December57°46°36°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January4.4
February3.8
March4.1
April3.0
May0.0
June0.0
July0.0
August0.0
September0.0
October0.0
November3.0
December4.2

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 14h 28m · Shortest: 9h 33m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:14 AM5:02 PM9h 48m
February6:53 AM5:33 PM10h 41m
March7:16 AM6:60 PM11h 44m
April6:31 AM7:26 PM12h 56m
May5:57 AM7:52 PM13h 55m
June5:45 AM8:12 PM14h 27m
July5:57 AM8:11 PM14h 14m
August6:21 AM7:44 PM13h 22m
September6:46 AM6:59 PM12h 13m
October7:12 AM6:15 PM11h 03m
November6:42 AM4:45 PM10h 03m
December7:07 AM4:41 PM9h 33m

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