Toluca Lake, CA frost dates
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 1 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Toluca Lake compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Toluca Lake fall between January 5 and January 9. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 3, or the last frost as late as February 24.
- Toluca Lake shares its weather station with Torrance, CA, 3 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 4 |
| 50% (median) | January 9 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 24 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 3 |
| 50% (median) | January 5 |
| 90% (late) | February 22 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Gardening where frost is rare
Toluca Lake, CA only freezes on a few winter nights, 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.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Torrance Ap, CA weather station, 4 km away (elevation 89 ft (27 m)).
Frost dates near Toluca Lake
- Marina Del Rey (Los Angeles) Jan 9 · Jan 5
- Harbor City Jan 9 · Jan 5
- Lomita Jan 9 · Jan 5
- San Pedro Jan 9 · Jan 5
- Torrance Jan 9 · Jan 5
- Wilmington Jan 9 · Jan 5
- Carson Jan 9 · Jan 5
- Manhattan Beach rare frost
- Rancho Palos Verdes Jan 9 · Jan 5
- Palos Verdes Peninsula Jan 9 · Jan 5
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Toluca Lake, CA?
The median last spring frost in Toluca Lake, CA is January 9. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 24, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Toluca Lake, CA?
The median first fall frost is January 5, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 3.
How long is the growing season in Toluca Lake, CA?
About 361 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Toluca Lake, CA?
Toluca Lake, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.