Emeryville, CA frost dates
Last spring frostRaremost years have none
First fall frostRaremost years have none
Hardiness zone10aZone 10a
Gardening where frost is rare
Emeryville, CA rarely or never drops to freezing, so the usual "plant after the last frost" rule doesn't apply. Heat and rainfall decide the seasons instead:
- Cool-season crops (lettuce, broccoli, peas, carrots) grow best from fall through late winter.
- Warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash) do best planted in late winter to spring, and again in late summer for a fall crop — midsummer heat can stop tomatoes setting fruit.
- Heat lovers (okra, sweet potatoes, melons) can be planted through spring and early summer.
How Emeryville compares
- Nearby Berkeley, CA, 4 km away, gets only light, occasional frost, a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Oakland Museum, CA weather station, 4 km away (elevation 30 ft (9 m)).
ZIP codes in Emeryville: 94608 94662
Frost dates near Emeryville
- Berkeley Jan 3 · Jan 1
- Piedmont rare frost
- Oakland rare frost
- Albany Jan 3 · Jan 1
- El Cerrito Jan 3 · Jan 1
- Alameda Jan 7 · Dec 23
- Canyon Jan 3 · Jan 1
- Orinda Jan 3 · Jan 1
- Richmond Jan 4 · Jan 2
- San Francisco rare frost
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Emeryville, CA?
In most years Emeryville, CA has no frost at all. The nearest NOAA station averages 0 nights a year at or below 32°F — too few to calculate a typical frost date.