Frost dates for 90403Santa Monica, CA
Frost is extremely rare here near Santa Monica, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Santa Monica Muni Ap, 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) | Dec 14 · Jan 2 · Jan 16 | Dec 12 · Jan 1 · Jan 15 | 365 days | 12% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 90403 is matched to the NOAA station Santa Monica Muni Ap, CA, 4 km away, at 174 ft elevation (3 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica Muni Ap, CA (used) | 174 ft | — | — |
| Santa Monica Pier, CA | 14 ft | — | — |
| U C L A, CA | 430 ft | — | — |
| Getty Ctr, CA | 1,117 ft | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Santa Monica, CA?
- Frost is extremely rare here at the nearest NOAA station (Santa Monica Muni Ap, CA), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Santa Monica, 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.