Frost Dates for West Sacramento, CA

Based on data from Sacramento Executive AP weather station, 5 miles away

Elevation: 20 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. December 2

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 17
First Fall Frost November 26

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 4
First Fall Hard Freeze December 16
38.58°N, 121.53°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

304 Days February 2 to December 2

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 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°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 Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January56°48°39°
February61°51°42°
March66°55°45°
April72°60°47°
May80°66°52°
June88°72°57°
July93°76°59°
August92°75°59°
September89°73°57°
October79°65°50°
November65°54°43°
December56°47°39°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January6.2
February6.3
March6.3
April4.2
May2.3
June0.0
July0.0
August0.0
September0.0
October2.2
November4.7
December6.4

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 14h 42m · Shortest: 9h 19m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:27 AM5:03 PM9h 36m
February7:04 AM5:37 PM10h 33m
March7:25 AM7:07 PM11h 42m
April6:36 AM7:37 PM13h 01m
May5:59 AM8:05 PM14h 06m
June5:46 AM8:26 PM14h 40m
July5:58 AM8:25 PM14h 26m
August6:25 AM7:55 PM13h 30m
September6:53 AM7:08 PM12h 14m
October7:22 AM6:20 PM10h 58m
November6:55 AM4:47 PM9h 52m
December7:22 AM4:42 PM9h 19m

Nearby Stations

Sacramento 5 Ese, CA January 12 - December 16 Sacramento Metro AP, CA February 22 - November 24 Davis 2 Wsw Exp Farm, CA February 10 - December 1 Woodland 1 Wnw, CA February 7 - December 5 Winters, CA February 18 - November 30 Vacaville, CA January 31 - December 11

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