Frost Dates for Wilmington, CA

Based on data from Torrance AP weather station, 5 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. January 9
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. January 5

This location has a nearly year-round growing season with a brief frost risk period in winter.

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 January 27
First Fall Frost December 16
33.78°N, -118.26°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

362 Days January 9 to January 5

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 10a

Avg. annual minimum: 30 to 35°F (−1 to 2°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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

40° 50° 60° 70° 80°
57°
High: 67°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 47°F
Jan
57°
High: 66°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 48°F
Feb
59°
High: 68°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 50°F
Mar
61°
High: 70°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 52°F
Apr
64°
High: 72°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 55°F
May
66°
High: 74°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 59°F
Jun
69°
High: 77°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 62°F
Jul
70°
High: 78°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 62°F
Aug
70°
High: 78°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 61°F
Sep
66°
High: 76°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 57°F
Oct
61°
High: 71°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 51°F
Nov
56°
High: 66°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 46°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 9.4"
9.4"
9.36"
Jan
7.5"
7.54"
Feb
6.2"
6.22"
Mar
1.0"
0.99"
Apr
0.0"
0.00"
May
0.0"
0.00"
Jun
0.0"
0.00"
Jul
0.0"
0.00"
Aug
0.0"
0.00"
Sep
0.0"
0.00"
Oct
2.0"
2.01"
Nov
5.8"
5.75"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h11.5h13h14h14h14h13.5h12h11h10h10h
Jan: 7:00 AM – 4:60 PM · 9h 59m
Feb: 6:36 AM – 5:24 PM · 10h 47m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 45m
Apr: 5:35 AM – 6:25 PM · 12h 51m
May: 5:07 AM – 6:53 PM · 13h 45m
Jun: 4:53 AM – 7:07 PM · 14h 14m
Jul: 4:59 AM – 7:01 PM · 14h 02m
Aug: 5:22 AM – 6:38 PM · 13h 16m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 12m
Oct: 6:26 AM – 5:34 PM · 11h 08m
Nov: 6:54 AM – 5:06 PM · 10h 12m
Dec: 7:07 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 46m
Daylight Longest: 14h 15m · Shortest: 9h 45m

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