Frost dates for 94044Pacifica, CA
Frost occurs in about 12% of years near Pacifica, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the San Francisco Intl Ap, CA station.
Frost occurs in about 12% 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 16 · Jan 8 · Feb 14 | Dec 5 · Dec 24 · Jan 24 | 353 days | 70% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 11 · Dec 29 · Jan 13 | Dec 11 · Dec 26 · Jan 13 | 365 days | 12% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 94044 is matched to the NOAA station San Francisco Intl Ap, CA, 10.3 km away, at 8 ft elevation (100 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Intl Ap, CA (used) | 8 ft | Dec 29 | Dec 26 |
| Pacifica 4 Sse, CA | 475 ft | Jan 11 | Jan 10 |
| San Francisco Oceanside, CA | 8 ft | Dec 30 | Dec 25 |
| Half Moon Bay, CA | 27 ft | Feb 6 | Dec 17 |
Frost dates near Pacifica
- San Bruno, CA 94066 · last Dec 29, first Dec 26
- Daly City, CA 94015 · last Jan 11, first Jan 10
- South San Francisco, CA 94080 · last Dec 29, first Dec 26
- Millbrae, CA 94030 · last Dec 29, first Dec 26
- San Francisco, CA 94128 · last Dec 29, first Dec 26
- Montara, CA 94037 · last Feb 6, first Dec 17
- Brisbane, CA 94005 · last —, first —
- Moss Beach, CA 94038 · last Jan 11, first Jan 10
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Pacifica, CA?
- Frost occurs in about 12% of years at the nearest NOAA station (San Francisco Intl Ap, CA), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Pacifica, CA?
- Frost occurs in about 12% 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.