Frost dates for 92867Orange, CA
Frost occurs in about 1% of years near Orange, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Anaheim, 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 9 · Jan 4 · Feb 16 | Dec 4 · Dec 28 · Feb 9 | 365 days | 35% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 365 days | 1% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 92867 is matched to the NOAA station Anaheim, CA, 6 km away, at 235 ft elevation (25 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim, CA (used) | 235 ft | — | — |
| Santa Ana Fire Stn, CA | 135 ft | — | — |
| Fullerton Muni Ap, CA | 96 ft | — | — |
| Santa Ana John Wayne Ap, CA | 54 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Orange
- Orange, CA 92865 · last —, first —
- Anaheim, CA 92806 · last —, first —
- Villa Park, CA 92861 · last —, first —
- Santa Ana, CA 92706 · last —, first —
- Atwood, CA 92811 · last —, first —
- Placentia, CA 92870 · last —, first —
- Garden Grove, CA 92840 · last —, first —
- Fullerton, CA 92834 · last —, first —
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Orange, CA?
- Frost occurs in about 1% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Anaheim, CA), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Orange, 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.