Frost dates for 90405 — Santa Monica, CA
Last spring frostRaremost years have none
First fall frostRaremost years have none
Hardiness zone11aZone 11a
Gardening where frost is rare
Santa Monica, 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.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Santa Monica Muni Ap, CA weather station, 2 km away (elevation 174 ft (53 m)).
ZIP codes in Santa Monica: 90401 90402 90403 90404 90405 90406 90407 90408 90409 90410 90411
Frost dates near Santa Monica
- Venice rare frost
- Marina Del Rey rare frost
- Playa Vista rare frost
- Pacific Palisades rare frost
- Culver City rare frost
- Beverly Hills rare frost
- El Segundo rare frost
- West Hollywood rare frost
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Santa Monica, CA?
In most years Santa Monica, 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.