La Quinta, CA planting zone & frost dates
La Quinta 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 La Quinta
- 92247 zone 10a
- 92248 zone 10a
- 92253 zone 10a
Nearby cities
- Palm Desert zone 10a
- Indio zone 10a
- Rancho Mirage zone 10a
- Coachella zone 10a
- Cathedral City zone 10a
- Palm Springs zone 10a
- Desert Hot Springs zone 10a
- Yucca Valley zone 9a, last frost Mar 14
Questions
What growing zone is La Quinta, CA?
La Quinta 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 Indio Fire Stn, CA (USC00044259), 10.1 km (6.3 mi) from the city center, elevation -6 m, based on 14 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.