Frost dates for 93943Monterey, CA
Frost occurs in about 47% of years near Monterey, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Monterey Wfo, CA station.
Frost occurs in about 47% 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 30 · Feb 1 · Mar 3 | Nov 21 · Dec 10 · Jan 6 | 314 days | 97% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 12 · Jan 3 · Jan 24 | Dec 5 · Dec 28 · Jan 17 | 365 days | 47% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 6% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 93943 is matched to the NOAA station Monterey Wfo, CA, 1.7 km away, at 122 ft elevation (79 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Wfo, CA (used) | 122 ft | Jan 3 | Dec 28 |
| Monterey Peninsul Ap, CA | 165 ft | Jan 2 | Dec 23 |
| Monterey, CA | 260 ft | Jan 1 | Dec 30 |
| Carmel Valley, CA | 480 ft | Feb 20 | Dec 8 |
Frost dates near Monterey
- Monterey, CA 93942 · last Jan 3, first Dec 28
- Pacific Grove, CA 93950 · last Jan 1, first Dec 30
- Carmel, CA 93923 · last Jan 3, first Dec 28
- Pebble Beach, CA 93953 · last Jan 1, first Dec 30
- Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921 · last Jan 1, first Dec 30
- Seaside, CA 93955 · last Feb 20, first Dec 8
- Marina, CA 93933 · last Feb 4, first Dec 6
- Salinas, CA 93908 · last Feb 20, first Dec 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Monterey, CA?
- Frost occurs in about 47% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Monterey Wfo, CA), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Monterey, CA?
- Frost occurs in about 47% 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.