Frost Dates for Santa Maria, California, United States of America

Coordinates: 34.953, -120.435

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Santa Maria, California, United States of America typically occurs around Apr 6, and the first autumn air frost around Nov 20. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 228 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -3.9 to -1.1°C (25 to 30°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is February, with an average low of 8°C (46°F). The warmest month is September, with an average high of 25°C (77°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Apr 6 (last spring) to Nov 20 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 9b

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

Current Risk Level: Unlikely (Safest)

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Apr 6 to Nov 20, which provides approximately 227 frost free days.

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  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostNov 20Apr 6
Light Ground FrostUnlikelyUnlikely
Hard Ground FrostUnlikelyUnlikely

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