Frost Dates for Tuolumne Meadows Rs, CA

Elevation: 2650 m

Frost Dates

This location has year-round freezing temperatures.

37.88°N, -119.34°W © OpenStreetMap

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 5a

Avg. annual minimum: −20 to −15°F

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Dsc Subarctic (Dry Summer)

Cool, dry summers and cold winters. A rare climate found at high elevations. Very short growing season for cold-tolerant crops only.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

10° 30° 50° 70°
27°
High: 41°F
Avg: 27°F
Low: 13°F
Jan
25°
High: 39°F
Avg: 25°F
Low: 12°F
Feb
29°
High: 42°F
Avg: 29°F
Low: 15°F
Mar
34°
High: 45°F
Avg: 34°F
Low: 22°F
Apr
40°
High: 54°F
Avg: 40°F
Low: 27°F
May
49°
High: 65°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 33°F
Jun
55°
High: 72°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 39°F
Jul
53°
High: 70°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 37°F
Aug
49°
High: 65°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 32°F
Sep
42°
High: 57°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 26°F
Oct
33°
High: 47°F
Avg: 33°F
Low: 20°F
Nov
26°
High: 40°F
Avg: 26°F
Low: 12°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 7.3"
7.3"
7.32"
Jan
5.5"
5.47"
Feb
4.6"
4.58"
Mar
3.1"
3.13"
Apr
3.0"
3.00"
May
0.6"
0.55"
Jun
1.4"
1.37"
Jul
0.6"
0.56"
Aug
0.0"
0.00"
Sep
1.0"
0.96"
Oct
5.6"
5.59"
Nov
7.0"
7.03"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:11 AM – 4:49 PM · 9h 39m
Feb: 6:42 AM – 5:18 PM · 10h 35m
Mar: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 42m
Apr: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 12h 59m
May: 4:59 AM – 7:01 PM · 14h 03m
Jun: 4:42 AM – 7:18 PM · 14h 37m
Jul: 4:49 AM – 7:11 PM · 14h 23m
Aug: 5:16 AM – 6:44 PM · 13h 28m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Oct: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 10h 60m
Nov: 7:03 AM – 4:57 PM · 9h 55m
Dec: 7:18 AM – 4:42 PM · 9h 23m
Daylight Longest: 14h 38m · Shortest: 9h 22m

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