Frost dates for 90503 — Torrance, CA
Last spring frostRaremost years have none
First fall frostRaremost years have none
Hardiness zone10bZone 10b
Gardening where frost is rare
Torrance, 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 Redondo Beach, CA weather station, 2 km away (elevation 141 ft (43 m)).
ZIP codes in Torrance: 90501 90502 90503 90504 90505 90506 90507 90508 90509 90510
Frost dates near Torrance
- Manhattan Beach rare frost
- Redondo Beach rare frost
- Playa Del Rey rare frost
- Hermosa Beach rare frost
- Lawndale rare frost
- Lomita Jan 9 · Jan 5
- Harbor City Jan 9 · Jan 5
- Gardena rare frost
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Torrance, CA?
In most years Torrance, 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.