Frost dates for 91617 — Valley Village, CA
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 Valley Village compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Valley Village fall between December 26 and January 2. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 5, or the last frost as late as January 31.
- Valley Village shares its weather station with Burbank, CA, 8 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 11 |
| 50% (median) | January 2 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | January 31 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 5 |
| 50% (median) | December 26 |
| 90% (late) | January 18 |
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
Valley Village, 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 Burbank Valley Pump Plt, CA weather station, 5 km away (elevation 656 ft (200 m)).
ZIP codes in Valley Village: 91607 91617
Frost dates near Valley Village
- North Hollywood Jan 2 · Dec 26
- Studio City Jan 2 · Dec 26
- Sherman Oaks Dec 31 · Dec 30
- Universal City Jan 2 · Dec 26
- Van Nuys Dec 31 · Dec 30
- Sun Valley Dec 31 · Dec 28
- Burbank Jan 2 · Dec 26
- Panorama City Dec 31 · Dec 30
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Valley Village, CA?
The median last spring frost in Valley Village, CA is January 2. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after January 31, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Valley Village, CA?
The median first fall frost is December 26, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 5.
How long is the growing season in Valley Village, CA?
About 358 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Valley Village, CA?
Valley Village, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.