Frost dates for 92241Desert Hot Springs, CA
Frost occurs in about 11% of years near Desert Hot Springs, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Palm Springs Rgnl Ap, CA station.
Frost occurs in about 11% 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 15 · Jan 8 · Feb 13 | Dec 7 · Dec 29 · Jan 29 | 362 days | 61% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 29 · Jan 9 · Jan 29 | Dec 23 · Jan 9 · Jan 29 | 365 days | 11% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 2% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 92241 is matched to the NOAA station Palm Springs Rgnl Ap, CA, 15 km away, at 421 ft elevation (511 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs Rgnl Ap, CA (used) | 421 ft | Jan 9 | Jan 9 |
| Palm Springs, CA | 425 ft | Jan 1 | Dec 31 |
| Indio Fire Stn, CA | -21 ft | Dec 31 | Dec 27 |
| Yucca Valley, CA | 3,249 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 28 |
Frost dates near Desert Hot Springs
- Thousand Palms, CA 92276 · last Jan 9, first Jan 9
- Palm Desert, CA 92211 · last Jan 9, first Jan 9
- Cathedral City, CA 92234 · last Jan 9, first Jan 9
- Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 · last Jan 9, first Jan 9
- Indio, CA 92203 · last Feb 7, first Dec 2
- Palm Springs, CA 92262 · last Jan 1, first Dec 31
- Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 · last Jan 1, first Dec 31
- Indian Wells, CA 92210 · last Feb 7, first Dec 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
- Frost occurs in about 11% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Palm Springs Rgnl Ap, CA), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
- Frost occurs in about 11% 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.