South El Monte, CA planting zone & frost dates
South El Monte 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 South El Monte
- 91733 zone 10b
Nearby cities
- El Monte zone 10b
- Rosemead zone 10b
- Temple City zone 10a
- Avocado Heights zone 10b
- Montebello zone 10b
- San Gabriel zone 10a
- Whittier zone 10b
- Monterey Park zone 10b
Questions
What growing zone is South El Monte, CA?
South 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), 6.1 km (3.8 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.