Frost dates for 93950Pacific Grove, CA
Frost occurs in about 20% of years near Pacific Grove, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Monterey, CA station.
Frost occurs in about 20% 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 19 · Jan 19 · Mar 2 | Nov 30 · Dec 22 · Jan 25 | 336 days | 84% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 11 · Jan 1 · Jan 21 | Dec 7 · Dec 30 · Jan 18 | 365 days | 20% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 2% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 93950 is matched to the NOAA station Monterey, CA, 3.3 km away, at 260 ft elevation (83 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey, CA (used) | 260 ft | Jan 1 | Dec 30 |
| Monterey Wfo, CA | 122 ft | Jan 3 | Dec 28 |
| Monterey Peninsul Ap, CA | 165 ft | Jan 2 | Dec 23 |
| Carmel Valley, CA | 480 ft | Feb 20 | Dec 8 |
Frost dates near Pacific Grove
- Monterey, CA 93944 · last Jan 1, first Dec 30
- Pebble Beach, CA 93953 · last Jan 1, first Dec 30
- Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921 · last Jan 1, first Dec 30
- Carmel, CA 93922 · last Jan 3, first Dec 28
- Seaside, CA 93955 · last Feb 20, first Dec 8
- Marina, CA 93933 · last Feb 4, first Dec 6
- Castroville, CA 95012 · last Feb 4, first Dec 6
- Salinas, CA 93908 · last Feb 20, first Dec 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Pacific Grove, CA?
- Frost occurs in about 20% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Monterey, CA), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Pacific Grove, CA?
- Frost occurs in about 20% 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.