Frost dates for 91042Tujunga, CA
Frost occurs in about 21% of years near Tujunga, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Burbank Glendale Pasadena Ap, CA station.
Frost occurs in about 21% 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 16 · Jan 11 · Feb 21 | Nov 30 · Dec 18 · Jan 20 | 343 days | 83% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 12 · Dec 31 · Jan 15 | Dec 11 · Dec 28 · Jan 15 | 365 days | 21% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 1% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 91042 is matched to the NOAA station Burbank Glendale Pasadena Ap, CA, 9 km away, at 741 ft elevation (1,145 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank Glendale Pasadena Ap, CA (used) | 741 ft | Dec 31 | Dec 28 |
| Burbank Valley Pump Plt, CA | 655 ft | Jan 2 | Dec 26 |
| Pasadena, CA | 864 ft | Jan 8 | Jan 7 |
| Van Nuys Ap, CA | 770 ft | Dec 31 | Dec 30 |
Frost dates near Tujunga
- Tujunga, CA 91043 · last Dec 31, first Dec 28
- Sunland, CA 91041 · last Dec 31, first Dec 28
- La Crescenta, CA 91214 · last Jan 8, first Jan 7
- Verdugo City, CA 91046 · last Jan 8, first Jan 7
- Montrose, CA 91020 · last Jan 8, first Jan 7
- Burbank, CA 91504 · last Jan 2, first Dec 26
- La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011 · last Jan 8, first Jan 7
- Glendale, CA 91208 · last Jan 8, first Jan 7
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Tujunga, CA?
- Frost occurs in about 21% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Burbank Glendale Pasadena Ap, CA), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Tujunga, CA?
- Frost occurs in about 21% 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.