La Puente, CA planting zone & frost dates
La Puente is in USDA hardiness zone 10b. Frost is rare here: in most years temperatures do not drop to 32°F.
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 La Puente
- 91744 zone 10a
- 91746 zone 10b
- 91747 zone 10b
- 91749 zone 10a
Nearby cities
- Valinda zone 10a
- Hacienda Heights zone 10b
- West Puente Valley zone 10b
- Avocado Heights zone 10b
- South San Jose Hills zone 10a, last frost Jan 8
- West Covina zone 10a
- Rowland Heights zone 10a
- Baldwin Park zone 10a
Questions
What growing zone is La Puente, CA?
La Puente is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10b (average extreme winter low 35°F to 40°F), according to the USDA 2023 map. Some ZIP codes of the city fall in zone 10a.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station San Gabriel Fire Dept, CA (USC00047785), 15.6 km (9.7 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.