Frost dates for 93003Ventura, CA
Frost occurs in about 1% of years near Ventura, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Oxnard Ventura Co 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 28 · Jan 14 · Feb 8 | Dec 23 · Jan 7 · Feb 1 | 365 days | 43% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 365 days | 1% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 93003 is matched to the NOAA station Oxnard Ventura Co Ap, CA, 9.4 km away, at 36 ft elevation (354 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard Ventura Co Ap, CA (used) | 36 ft | — | — |
| Oxnard, CA | 49 ft | — | — |
| Oxnard Wfo, CA | 52 ft | — | — |
| Camarillo Ap, CA | 77 ft | Dec 31 | Dec 28 |
Frost dates near Ventura
- Ventura, CA 93004 · last —, first —
- Oxnard, CA 93036 · last —, first —
- Port Hueneme Cbc Base, CA 93043 · last —, first —
- Port Hueneme, CA 93041 · last —, first —
- Oak View, CA 93022 · last Mar 21, first Nov 15
- Santa Paula, CA 93060 · last Dec 31, first Dec 28
- Camarillo, CA 93010 · last Dec 31, first Dec 28
- Ojai, CA 93023 · last Mar 21, first Nov 15
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Ventura, CA?
- Frost occurs in about 1% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Oxnard Ventura Co Ap, CA), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Ventura, 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.