Montebello, CA planting zone & frost dates
Montebello 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 Montebello
- 90640 zone 10b
Nearby cities
- Pico Rivera zone 10b
- West Whittier-Los Nietos zone 10b
- Commerce zone 10b
- Monterey Park zone 10b
- Bell Gardens zone 10b
- Santa Fe Springs zone 10b
- East Los Angeles zone 10b
- South El Monte zone 10b
Questions
What growing zone is Montebello, CA?
Montebello 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), 8.3 km (5.2 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.