Frost dates for 90201Bell Gardens, CA
Frost is extremely rare here near Bell Gardens, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Los Angeles Dwtn Usc Campus, 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 | 8% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 90201 is matched to the NOAA station Los Angeles Dwtn Usc Campus, CA, 12.3 km away, at 230 ft elevation (109 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Dwtn Usc Campus, CA (used) | 230 ft | — | — |
| San Gabriel Fire Dept, CA | 363 ft | Jan 4 | Jan 2 |
| Long Beach Daugherty Fld, CA | 31 ft | — | — |
| Hawthorne Muni Ap, CA | 63 ft | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Bell Gardens, CA?
- Frost is extremely rare here at the nearest NOAA station (Los Angeles Dwtn Usc Campus, CA), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Bell Gardens, 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.