Frost dates for 90263Malibu, CA
Frost occurs in about 25% of years near Malibu, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Point Mugu Nf, CA station.
Frost occurs in about 25% 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 19 · Jan 28 · Mar 5 | Nov 25 · Dec 17 · Jan 27 | 329 days | 88% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 9 · Dec 29 · Jan 15 | Dec 6 · Dec 24 · Jan 11 | 365 days | 25% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 2% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 90263 is matched to the NOAA station Point Mugu Nf, CA, 30.9 km away, at 13 ft elevation (98 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Mugu Nf, CA (used) | 13 ft | Dec 29 | Dec 24 |
| Santa Monica Pier, CA | 14 ft | — | — |
| Woodland Hills Pierce College, CA | 790 ft | Jan 24 | Dec 15 |
| Getty Ctr, CA | 1,117 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Malibu
- Malibu, CA 90264 · last Dec 29, first Dec 24
- Agoura Hills, CA 91301 · last Jan 24, first Dec 15
- Westlake Village, CA 91359 · last Jan 24, first Dec 15
- Thousand Oaks, CA 91358 · last Jan 24, first Dec 15
- Calabasas, CA 91302 · last —, first —
- Oak Park, CA 91377 · last —, first —
- Newbury Park, CA 91319 · last Jan 24, first Dec 15
- Topanga, CA 90290 · last —, first —
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Malibu, CA?
- Frost occurs in about 25% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Point Mugu Nf, CA), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Malibu, CA?
- Frost occurs in about 25% 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.