Frost dates for 91752Mira Loma, CA
The average last spring frost in Mira Loma is January 9 and the average first fall frost is December 30, giving a typical growing season of about 362 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jan 9
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 30
- Growing season
- 362 days
Safer after Feb 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Dec 5 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 58 days
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) | Jan 2 · Feb 13 · Mar 13 | Nov 23 · Dec 12 · Jan 9 | 305 days | 98% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 16 · Jan 9 · Feb 21 | Dec 5 · Dec 30 · Feb 6 | 362 days | 58% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 7% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 91752 is matched to the NOAA station Riverside Muni Ap, CA, 9.1 km away, at 805 ft elevation (83 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Muni Ap, CA (used) | 805 ft | Jan 9 | Dec 30 |
| Ontario Intl Ap, CA | 949 ft | Jan 4 | Dec 30 |
| Chino Ap, CA | 650 ft | Jan 17 | Dec 19 |
| Riverside Fire Stn 3, CA | 840 ft | Jan 9 | Dec 25 |
Frost dates near Mira Loma
- Riverside, CA 92509 · last Jan 9, first Dec 30
- Fontana, CA 92337 · last Jan 10, first Jan 2
- Norco, CA 92860 · last Jan 17, first Dec 19
- Ontario, CA 91761 · last Jan 17, first Dec 19
- Guasti, CA 91743 · last Jan 4, first Dec 30
- Corona, CA 92880 · last Jan 17, first Dec 19
- Chino, CA 91708 · last Jan 17, first Dec 19
- March Air Reserve Base, CA 92518 · last Jan 9, first Dec 25
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Mira Loma, CA?
- For ZIP code 91752, the average last spring frost (32°F) is January 9, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Riverside Muni Ap, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after February 21.
- When is the first frost in Mira Loma, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 30. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by December 5, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 91752?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 362 days long.
- 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.