Frost dates for 90411Santa 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 90411 is matched to the NOAA station Santa Monica Muni Ap, CA, 3.7 km away, at 174 ft elevation (69 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 | — | — |
| Culver City, CA | 92 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.