Frost Dates for Camarillo, CA
In Camarillo, CA, the average last spring frost is around Dec 31 and the average first fall frost around Dec 28, for a growing season of about 365 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 2, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Camarillo Airport, CA weather station, 3 miles away, elevation 77 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Feb 2 | Dec 7 |
| 20% | Jan 18 | Dec 13 |
| 30% | Jan 11 | Dec 17 |
| 40% | Jan 4 | Dec 22 |
| 50% | Dec 31 | Dec 28 |
| 60% | Dec 27 | Dec 31 |
| 70% | Dec 21 | Jan 4 |
| 80% | Dec 15 | Jan 12 |
| 90% | Dec 11 | Jan 29 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Feb 1 | Dec 17 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 31 | Dec 28 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — |
Planting calendar for Camarillo
Transplant Jan 7 – Jan 21
Transplant Jan 14 – Jan 28
Transplant Jan 14 – Jan 28
Transplant Jan 7 – Jan 21
Sow or transplant Jan 7 – Jan 21
Sow or transplant Jan 7 – Jan 21
Sow or transplant Jan 14 – Jan 28
Sow or transplant Dec 3 – Dec 17
Fall sowing Nov 2 – Nov 30
Fall sowing Nov 2 – Nov 23
Fall sowing Oct 19 – Nov 2
Sow or transplant Dec 3 – Dec 17
Fall sowing Oct 19 – Nov 16
Transplant Dec 17 – Dec 31
Fall sowing Oct 5 – Oct 19
Transplant Dec 10 – Dec 24
Fall sowing Oct 5 – Oct 19
Fall sowing Oct 5 – Oct 19
Fall sowing Nov 16 – Dec 7
Fall sowing Oct 19 – Nov 2
Plant Dec 3 – Dec 17
Based on the average last frost (Dec 31) and first frost (Dec 28). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.