El Monte, CA planting zone & frost dates
El Monte is in USDA hardiness zone 10b. Frost is rare here: in most years temperatures do not drop to 32°F.
USDA hardiness zone10bavg. extreme winter low 35°F to 40°F
FrostRarein most years the nearest weather station records no 32°F freeze
Useful for zone 10b 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 El Monte
- 91731 zone 10b
- 91732 zone 10b
- 91734 zone 10b
- 91735 zone 10b
Nearby cities
- South El Monte zone 10b
- Rosemead zone 10b
- Avocado Heights zone 10b
- Temple City zone 10a
- West Puente Valley zone 10b
- Baldwin Park zone 10a
- Arcadia zone 10a
- San Gabriel zone 10a
Questions
What growing zone is El Monte, CA?
El Monte is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10b (average extreme winter low 35°F to 40°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station San Gabriel Fire Dept, CA (USC00047785), 6.9 km (4.3 mi) from the city center, elevation 111 m, based on 18 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.