Frost dates for Glendale, California
In a typical year, Glendale’s last spring frost lands around Jan 2 and the first fall frost around Dec 26, a growing season of about 358 days. These are odds drawn from 30-year NOAA climate normals, not a promise. USDA zone 10a.
| Odds | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10 percent | Dec 11 | Dec 5 |
| 50 percent | Jan 2 | Dec 26 |
| 90 percent | Jan 31 | Jan 18 |
A 10 percent year is an early year, a 90 percent year a late one. Frost-sensitive planting usually waits for the 90 percent side of the last-frost band.
Soil in Glendale is typically around 74°F at 4 inches this time of year, estimated from the last two weeks of normal air temperatures.
Plantable now in Glendale
- Beet (Detroit Dark Red)
- Spinach (Space)
- Onion (Vidalia)
- Swiss chard (Bright Lights)
- Parsley (Giant of Italy)
- Kale (Lacinato)
- Dill (Bouquet)
- Chives (Common Chives)
Timing comes from the same temperature engine the app uses, run against Glendale’s normals for today.
Nearby cities
- Los Angeles, CA (around Jan 8 to Jan 7)
- Pasadena, CA (around Jan 8 to Jan 7)
- Santa Clarita, CA (around Jan 8 to Jan 1)
- Torrance, CA (around Jan 9 to Jan 5)
- Long Beach, CA (around Jan 9 to Jan 5)
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