Frost dates in Santa Cruz County, California
The average last spring frost in Santa Cruz County falls Jan 28 to Mar 25 and the average first fall frost Nov 11 to Dec 13, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 10a to 9b. Places: Ben Lomond, Bonny Doon, Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Capitola, Davenport. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95003 | Day Valley | Jan 29 | Dec 13 | 9b |
| 95005 | Ben Lomond | Mar 25 | Nov 11 | 9a |
| 95006 | Boulder Creek | Mar 25 | Nov 11 | 9b |
| 95007 | Brookdale | Mar 25 | Nov 11 | 9b |
| 95010 | Capitola | Jan 29 | Dec 13 | 9b |
| 95017 | Davenport | Mar 25 | Nov 11 | 9b |
| 95018 | Felton | Mar 25 | Nov 11 | 9b |
| 95019 | Watsonville | Jan 31 | Dec 9 | 9b |
| 95033 | Lexington Hills | Feb 2 | Dec 6 | 9b |
| 95041 | Mount Hermon | Mar 25 | Nov 11 | 9a |
| 95060 | Bonny Doon | Jan 29 | Dec 13 | 9b |
| 95062 | Santa Cruz | Jan 29 | Dec 13 | 10a |
| 95064 | Santa Cruz | Jan 29 | Dec 13 | 9b |
| 95065 | Live Oak | Jan 29 | Dec 13 | 9b |
| 95066 | Scotts Valley | Mar 25 | Nov 11 | 9b |
| 95073 | Soquel | Jan 29 | Dec 13 | 9b |
| 95076 | Interlaken | Jan 28 | Dec 13 | 9b |
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