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Frost Dates for Bakersfield, California, United States of America

Coordinates: 35.373, -119.018

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Bakersfield, California, United States of America typically occurs around Apr 20, and the first autumn air frost around Oct 6. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 169 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -9.4 to -6.7°C (15 to 20°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is December, with an average low of 5°C (41°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 37°C (99°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Apr 20 (last spring) to Oct 6 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Mar 30 (last spring) to Oct 20 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Feb 7 (last spring) to Nov 25 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone: USDA Growing Zone - 8b

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Air Frost possible

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Apr 20 to Oct 6, which provides approximately 168 frost free days.

For the less tender plants, or if you are planning to protect your plants with fleece etc, your growing season could stretch from Mar 30 to Oct 20, which provides a total of 204 days for growing.

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