Frost dates for 90077Los Angeles, CA
Frost is extremely rare here near Los Angeles, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Getty Ctr, CA station.
Frost is extremely rare here. Frost-tender plants can usually grow year-round, but cover them if a rare cold snap is forecast.
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | — | — | 365 days | 5% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 90077 is matched to the NOAA station Getty Ctr, CA, 3.8 km away, at 1,117 ft elevation (248 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getty Ctr, CA (used) | 1,117 ft | — | — |
| U C L A, CA | 430 ft | — | — |
| Santa Monica Muni Ap, CA | 174 ft | — | — |
| Van Nuys Ap, CA | 770 ft | Dec 31 | Dec 30 |
Frost dates near Los Angeles
- Sherman Oaks, CA 91413 · last Jan 2, first Dec 26
- Beverly Hills, CA 90210 · last —, first —
- Los Angeles, CA 90024 · last —, first —
- Encino, CA 91436 · last Dec 31, first Dec 30
- Studio City, CA 91614 · last Jan 2, first Dec 26
- West Hollywood, CA 90069 · last —, first —
- Van Nuys, CA 91411 · last Dec 31, first Dec 30
- Valley Village, CA 91617 · last Jan 2, first Dec 26
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Los Angeles, CA?
- Frost is extremely rare here at the nearest NOAA station (Getty Ctr, CA), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Los Angeles, CA?
- Frost is extremely rare here at the nearest NOAA station.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.