When to plant in Avocado Heights, CA
USDA Zone 10bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Avocado Heights, California — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Avocado Heights's growing season is short at roughly -2 days, so succession planting is limited; lean on transplants over direct sowing for anything slow to mature. In zone 10b, frost is a minor factor for Avocado Heights — most perennials thrive, and annual vegetables can go out early and stay late.
Frost probability
SAN GABRIEL FIRE DEPT · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Avocado Heights’s own odds, recorded at SAN GABRIEL FIRE DEPT.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Feb 20 | Jan 17 | Dec 20 | Dec 6 | Dec 26 | Jan 30 |
| 32°F | Jan 28 | Jan 4 | Dec 19 | Dec 18 | Jan 2 | Jan 26 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Nothing new to sow or transplant outdoors in the next few weeks — a seasonal lull. Check the full-year calendar below for the next window.
Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Avocado Heights, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 22 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Avocado Heights planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Avocado Heights, CA?
On average, the last spring frost in Avocado Heights is around January 4 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Avocado Heights, CA?
The first fall frost in Avocado Heights typically arrives around January 2 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Avocado Heights in?
Avocado Heights is in USDA hardiness zone 10b. In zone 10b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Avocado Heights?
Avocado Heights has about -2 frost-free days — a short growing season — between the average last spring frost (January 4) and first fall frost (January 2).
When should I plant tomatoes in Avocado Heights?
For Avocado Heights, sow tomatoes indoors about November 9–November 23 and move the seedlings out around January 11, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- West Puente Valley · 3 km
- La Puente · 4 km
- South El Monte · 5 km
- El Monte · 5 km
- Hacienda Heights · 5 km
- Baldwin Park · 5 km
- Valinda · 6 km
- Whittier · 8 km
Frost dates recorded at SAN GABRIEL FIRE DEPT, 11 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Avocado Heights, CA — Frost Dates & Zone 10b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00047785. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/california/avocado-heights.