West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA planting zone & frost dates

West Whittier-Los Nietos 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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Pico Rivera zone 10b
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South El Monte zone 10b

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Questions

What growing zone is West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA?

West Whittier-Los Nietos 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), 12.4 km (7.7 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.