When to plant in Dana Point, CA
USDA Zone 10bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Dana Point, California — all computed from Dana Point's nearest NOAA weather station.
Dana Point's growing season is short at roughly -4 days, so succession planting is limited; lean on transplants over direct sowing for anything slow to mature. Zone 10b is warm enough that Dana Point can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
Frost probability
LAGUNA BEACH · 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 Dana Point’s own odds, recorded at LAGUNA BEACH.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Feb 28 | Jan 30 | Dec 26 | Dec 1 | Dec 26 | Feb 2 |
| 32°F | Feb 11 | Jan 6 | Dec 13 | Dec 12 | Jan 2 | Feb 8 |
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 Dana Point, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 37 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.
Dana Point planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Dana Point, CA?
Plan for the last spring frost in Dana Point around January 6 (the date it has a 50% chance of a 32°F freeze). Anything frost-sensitive should go out after it.
When is the first fall frost in Dana Point, CA?
The first fall frost in Dana Point typically arrives around January 2 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Dana Point in?
Dana Point is in USDA hardiness zone 10b. In zone 10b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Dana Point?
There are roughly -4 frost-free days in Dana Point (a short growing season), running from the average last frost around January 6 to the first fall frost near January 2.
When should I plant tomatoes in Dana Point?
In Dana Point, start tomato seeds indoors around November 11–November 25, then transplant seedlings outdoors around January 13 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- San Juan Capistrano · 5 km
- Laguna Niguel · 6 km
- San Clemente · 8 km
- Ladera Ranch · 9 km
- Laguna Beach · 10 km
- Aliso Viejo · 12 km
- Laguna Hills · 13 km
- Rancho Mission Viejo · 13 km
Frost dates recorded at LAGUNA BEACH, 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 Dana Point, CA — Frost Dates & Zone 10b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00044647. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/california/dana-point.