Frost dates for 92007Cardiff By The Sea, CA
Frost occurs in about 1% of years near Cardiff By The Sea, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Carlsbad Palomar Ap, CA station.
Frost occurs in about 1% 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 13 · Jan 5 · Feb 6 | Dec 12 · Jan 2 · Feb 5 | 365 days | 20% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 365 days | 1% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 92007 is matched to the NOAA station Carlsbad Palomar Ap, CA, 11.7 km away, at 328 ft elevation (203 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Palomar Ap, CA (used) | 328 ft | — | — |
| Rancho Bernardo, CA | 690 ft | Jan 5 | Jan 2 |
| Escondido #2, CA | 600 ft | Jan 2 | Dec 30 |
| San Diego Miramar Nas, CA | 477 ft | — | — |
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- Vista, CA 92081 · last Jan 30, first Jan 7
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Cardiff By The Sea, CA?
- Frost occurs in about 1% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Carlsbad Palomar Ap, CA), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Cardiff By The Sea, CA?
- Frost occurs in about 1% 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.