When to plant in Manhattan Beach, CA
USDA Zone 10bManhattan Beach, California frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
With only about -4 frost-free days, Manhattan Beach has a short season — start heat-lovers indoors early, favor quick-maturing varieties, and use row cover to stretch both ends. Zone 10b is warm enough that Manhattan Beach can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
Frost probability
TORRANCE AP · 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 Manhattan Beach’s own odds, recorded at TORRANCE AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Mar 5 | Jan 17 | Dec 12 | Dec 1 | Dec 31 | Feb 20 |
| 32°F | Feb 24 | Jan 9 | Dec 4 | Dec 3 | Jan 5 | Feb 22 |
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 Manhattan Beach, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 34 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.
Manhattan Beach planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Manhattan Beach, CA?
On average, the last spring frost in Manhattan Beach is around January 9 (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 Manhattan Beach, CA?
The first fall frost in Manhattan Beach typically arrives around January 5 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Manhattan Beach in?
Manhattan Beach is in USDA hardiness zone 10b. In zone 10b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Manhattan Beach?
There are roughly -4 frost-free days in Manhattan Beach (a short growing season), running from the average last frost around January 9 to the first fall frost near January 5.
When should I plant tomatoes in Manhattan Beach?
In Manhattan Beach, start tomato seeds indoors around November 14–November 28, then transplant seedlings outdoors around January 16 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- El Segundo · 1 km
- Hermosa Beach · 4 km
- Del Aire · 5 km
- Redondo Beach · 6 km
- Lawndale · 6 km
- Hawthorne · 7 km
- Lennox · 7 km
- Inglewood · 9 km
Frost dates recorded at TORRANCE AP, 13 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 Manhattan Beach, CA — Frost Dates & Zone 10b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00003122. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/california/manhattan-beach.