When to plant in Burbank, CA
USDA Zone 10aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Burbank, California — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
With about 358 frost-free days, Burbank supports back-to-back plantings; stagger sowings every few weeks to keep beds productive spring through fall. In zone 10a, frost is a minor factor for Burbank — most perennials thrive, and annual vegetables can go out early and stay late.
Frost probability
BURBANK VALLEY PUMP PLT · 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 Burbank’s own odds, recorded at BURBANK VALLEY PUMP PLT.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Mar 10 | Feb 5 | Dec 31 | Nov 23 | Dec 12 | Jan 3 |
| 32°F | Jan 31 | Jan 2 | Dec 11 | Dec 5 | Dec 26 | Jan 18 |
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 Burbank, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 15 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.
Burbank planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Burbank, CA?
On average, the last spring frost in Burbank is around January 2 (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 Burbank, CA?
In Burbank, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around December 26 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Burbank in?
Burbank is in USDA hardiness zone 10a. In zone 10a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Burbank?
Burbank has about 358 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (January 2) and first fall frost (December 26).
When should I plant tomatoes in Burbank?
For Burbank, sow tomatoes indoors about November 7–November 21 and move the seedlings out around January 9, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Glendale · 7 km
- La Crescenta-Montrose · 10 km
- La Cañada Flintridge · 12 km
- West Hollywood · 12 km
- Beverly Hills · 14 km
- San Fernando · 15 km
- Altadena · 18 km
- Pasadena · 18 km
Frost dates recorded at BURBANK VALLEY PUMP PLT, 2 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 Burbank, CA — Frost Dates & Zone 10a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00041194. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/california/burbank.