Cathedral City, CA planting zone & frost dates

Cathedral City is in USDA hardiness zone 10a. Frost is rare here: in most years temperatures do not drop to 32°F.

USDA hardiness zone10aavg. extreme winter low 30°F to 35°F

FrostRarein most years the nearest weather station records no 32°F freeze

Useful for zone 10a gardens

Drip irrigation kit — saves water in long, hot seasons
Shade cloth — protects plants from midday sun
Soil moisture meter
Plants for zone 10

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Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Cathedral City

92234 zone 10a
92235 zone 10a

Nearby cities

Rancho Mirage zone 10a
Palm Springs zone 10a
Palm Desert zone 10a
Desert Hot Springs zone 10a
La Quinta zone 10a
Indio zone 10a
Coachella zone 10a
Yucca Valley zone 9a, last frost Mar 14

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Questions

What growing zone is Cathedral City, CA?

Cathedral City is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a (average extreme winter low 30°F to 35°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.

Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Palm Springs Rgnl Ap, CA (USW00093138), 6.5 km (4.0 mi) from the city center, elevation 128 m, based on 22 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.