Frost dates for 90232Culver City, CA
Frost occurs in about 7% of years near Culver City, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Culver City, CA station.
Frost occurs in about 7% of years. 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) | Dec 15 · Feb 4 · Mar 8 | Dec 6 · Jan 9 · Mar 2 | 365 days | 39% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 365 days | 7% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 1% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 90232 is matched to the NOAA station Culver City, CA, 2 km away, at 92 ft elevation (13 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culver City, CA (used) | 92 ft | — | — |
| Santa Monica Muni Ap, CA | 174 ft | — | — |
| U C L A, CA | 430 ft | — | — |
| Los Angeles Intl Ap, CA | 97 ft | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Culver City, CA?
- Frost occurs in about 7% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Culver City, CA), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Culver City, CA?
- Frost occurs in about 7% of years 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.