Frost dates for 93010 — Camarillo, 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 Camarillo compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Camarillo fall between December 28 and December 31. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 7, or the last frost as late as February 2.
- Nearby Oxnard, CA, 14 km away, rarely gets frost, a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 11 |
| 50% (median) | December 31 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 2 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 7 |
| 50% (median) | December 28 |
| 90% (late) | January 29 |
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
Camarillo, 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 Camarillo Ap, CA weather station, 4 km away (elevation 79 ft (24 m)).
ZIP codes in Camarillo: 93010 93011 93012
Frost dates near Camarillo
- Somis Dec 31 · Dec 28
- Newbury Park Dec 31 · Dec 28
- Santa Paula Dec 31 · Dec 28
- Oxnard rare frost
- Point Mugu Nawc Dec 29 · Dec 24
- Port Hueneme rare frost
- Moorpark Dec 31 · Dec 28
- Port Hueneme Cbc Base rare frost
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Camarillo, CA?
The median last spring frost in Camarillo, CA is December 31. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 2, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Camarillo, CA?
The median first fall frost is December 28, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 7.
How long is the growing season in Camarillo, CA?
About 362 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Camarillo, CA?
Camarillo, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.