Frost dates in Monterey County, California
The average last spring frost in Monterey County falls Jan 1 to May 8 and the average first fall frost Oct 22 to Feb 1 (next year), depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 10a to 9b. Places: Carmel Valley Village, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Chualar, Del Monte Forest, Elkhorn, Gonzales. Pick a ZIP for 10% and 90% odds, soil temperature and the 7-day freeze forecast.
| ZIP | Place | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93426 | Oak Shores | Feb 13 | Feb 1 (next year) | 9a |
| 93450 | San Ardo | May 8 | Oct 22 | 9a |
| 93451 | San Miguel | Feb 14 | Nov 30 | 8b |
| 93901 | Salinas | Jan 29 | Dec 10 | 9b |
| 93905 | Salinas | Jan 29 | Dec 10 | 9b |
| 93906 | Salinas | Jan 29 | Dec 10 | 9b |
| 93907 | Prunedale | Feb 4 | Dec 6 | 9b |
| 93908 | Jan 29 | Dec 10 | 9b | |
| 93920 | Feb 13 | Dec 27 | 10b | |
| 93921 | Carmel-by-the-Sea | Jan 1 | Dec 30 | 10a |
| 93923 | Feb 20 | Dec 8 | 10a | |
| 93924 | Carmel Valley Village | Feb 20 | Dec 8 | 9b |
| 93925 | Chualar | Apr 14 | Nov 2 | 9b |
| 93926 | Gonzales | Apr 23 | Nov 3 | 9b |
| 93927 | Greenfield | Feb 23 | Nov 22 | 9b |
| 93928 | Feb 23 | Nov 22 | 9a | |
| 93930 | King City | Feb 23 | Nov 22 | 9a |
| 93932 | Lockwood | Feb 23 | Nov 22 | 9a |
| 93933 | Marina | Feb 4 | Dec 6 | 10a |
| 93940 | Monterey | Jan 2 | Dec 23 | 10a |
| 93943 | Monterey | Jan 3 | Dec 28 | 10a |
| 93944 | Monterey | Jan 1 | Dec 30 | 10a |
| 93950 | Pacific Grove | Jan 1 | Dec 30 | 10a |
| 93953 | Del Monte Forest | Jan 1 | Dec 30 | 10a |
| 93954 | San Lucas | May 8 | Oct 22 | 9a |
| 93955 | Seaside | Jan 2 | Dec 23 | 10a |
| 93960 | Soledad | Apr 23 | Nov 3 | 9b |
| 93962 | Spreckels | Feb 4 | Dec 6 | 9b |
| 95004 | Prunedale | Jan 28 | Dec 13 | 9b |
| 95012 | Elkhorn | Feb 4 | Dec 6 | 9b |
| 95039 | Moss Landing | Jan 28 | Dec 13 | 10a |
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