Frost dates for 93012Camarillo, CA
Frost occurs in about 29% of years near Camarillo, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Camarillo Ap, CA station.
Frost occurs in about 29% 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 24 · Feb 1 · Mar 9 | Nov 27 · Dec 17 · Jan 22 | 322 days | 94% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 11 · Dec 31 · Feb 2 | Dec 7 · Dec 28 · Jan 29 | 365 days | 29% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 93012 is matched to the NOAA station Camarillo Ap, CA, 8.9 km away, at 77 ft elevation (44 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camarillo Ap, CA (used) | 77 ft | Dec 31 | Dec 28 |
| Oxnard Wfo, CA | 52 ft | — | — |
| Point Mugu Nf, CA | 13 ft | Dec 29 | Dec 24 |
| Oxnard, CA | 49 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Camarillo
- Camarillo, CA 93011 · last Dec 31, first Dec 28
- Newbury Park, CA 91320 · last Jan 24, first Dec 15
- Somis, CA 93066 · last Dec 31, first Dec 28
- Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 · last Jan 24, first Dec 15
- Moorpark, CA 93021 · last Dec 31, first Dec 28
- Westlake Village, CA 91361 · last Jan 24, first Dec 15
- Santa Paula, CA 93061 · last Dec 31, first Dec 28
- Point Mugu Nawc, CA 93042 · last Dec 29, first Dec 24
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Camarillo, CA?
- Frost occurs in about 29% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Camarillo Ap, CA), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Camarillo, CA?
- Frost occurs in about 29% 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.