Frost dates for 92240Desert Hot Springs, CA
Frost occurs in about 21% of years near Desert Hot Springs, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Palm Springs, 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 14 · Jan 10 · Feb 18 | Dec 5 · Dec 22 · Jan 25 | 351 days | 76% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 12 · Jan 1 · Jan 18 | Dec 11 · Dec 31 · Jan 16 | 365 days | 21% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 1% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 92240 is matched to the NOAA station Palm Springs, CA, 14 km away, at 425 ft elevation (605 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs, CA (used) | 425 ft | Jan 1 | Dec 31 |
| Palm Springs Rgnl Ap, CA | 421 ft | Jan 9 | Jan 9 |
| Morongo Valley N, CA | 3,145 ft | Feb 25 | Dec 15 |
| Yucca Valley, CA | 3,249 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 28 |
Frost dates near Desert Hot Springs
- North Palm Springs, CA 92258 · last Jan 1, first Dec 31
- Palm Springs, CA 92262 · last Jan 1, first Dec 31
- Morongo Valley, CA 92256 · last Feb 25, first Dec 15
- Whitewater, CA 92282 · last Jan 10, first Dec 23
- Cathedral City, CA 92234 · last Jan 9, first Jan 9
- Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241 · last Jan 9, first Jan 9
- Thousand Palms, CA 92276 · last Jan 9, first Jan 9
- Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 · last Jan 9, first Jan 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
- Frost occurs in about 21% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Palm Springs, CA), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Desert Hot Springs, 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.