Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated

Planting zone for 91302 — Calabasas, CA

ZIP code 91302 (Calabasas, Los Angeles County) is in USDA zone 10b: the coldest winter night averages 35 to 40 °F. The median last spring frost is January 24 and the first fall frost December 15.

Where ZIP 91302 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone10b35 to 40 °F
Coldest night1.7 to 4.4 °C
Last frostJan 24
First frostDec 15
2012 zone10a

Was 10a on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 10b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Calabasas, CA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostJanuary 24median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMarch 5only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostDecember 15median — 10% chance by Nov 27
Growing season329 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around December 31 and returns around December 26.

From the NOAA station Woodland Hills Pierce College, CA — 7 miles away, elevation 791 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 91302

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Dec 13 – Dec 27
SpinachSow outdoors · Dec 13 – Jan 3
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Nov 15 – Nov 29
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Jan 3 – Jan 17
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Dec 27 – Jan 10
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Jan 3 – Jan 17
LettuceSow outdoors · Dec 27 – Jan 10
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Jan 3 – Jan 17
TomatoesStart indoors · Nov 29 – Dec 13
TomatoesTransplant · Jan 31 – Feb 14
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Nov 15 – Nov 29
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Feb 7 – Feb 21
BeansSow outdoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Oct 20 – Nov 3
GarlicPlant cloves · Dec 1 – Jan 5
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Jan 24) and first fall frost (Dec 15) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 91302 came on Jan 17 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Jan 19).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Soil in Calabasas, CA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 91302 is Linne — silty clay loam, well drained.

TextureSilty clay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
pH8.2alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2.5%moderate
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Linne-Los Osos, warm-Calcic Haploxerepts association, 15 to 65 percent slopes.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 91302; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Calabasas, CA

Summer high97 °Faverage high, August
Winter low42 °Faverage low, December
Hot days115days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights11nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,002base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 26 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 52 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation22.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°110°32 °FJanuary: average high 70 °F, low 43 °F 70°43° JanFebruary: average high 70 °F, low 44 °F 70°44° FebMarch: average high 74 °F, low 46 °F 74°46° MarApril: average high 78 °F, low 48 °F 78°48° AprMay: average high 82 °F, low 53 °F 82°53° MayJune: average high 89 °F, low 57 °F 89°57° JunJuly: average high 95 °F, low 61 °F 95°61° JulAugust: average high 97 °F, low 61 °F 97°61° AugSeptember: average high 94 °F, low 59 °F 94°59° SepOctober: average high 85 °F, low 53 °F 85°53° OctNovember: average high 76 °F, low 46 °F 76°46° NovDecember: average high 69 °F, low 42 °F 69°42° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 5.61 in precipitation 5.6 JanFebruary: 5.93 in precipitation 5.9 FebMarch: 3.50 in precipitation 3.5 MarApril: 0.83 in precipitation 0.8 AprMay: 0.53 in precipitation 0.5 MayJune: 0.13 in precipitation 0.1 JunJuly: 0.02 in precipitation 0.0 JulAugust: 0.03 in precipitation 0.0 AugSeptember: 0.06 in precipitation 0.1 SepOctober: 1.01 in precipitation 1.0 OctNovember: 0.99 in precipitation 1.0 NovDecember: 3.72 in precipitation 3.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Woodland Hills Pierce College, CA (7 mi away); precipitation: Topanga Patrol Fc-6, CA (5 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

6 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

All 2 ZIP codes in Calabasas → · California planting zones →

Questions about 91302

What planting zone is ZIP code 91302?

ZIP code 91302 (Calabasas, CA) is in USDA hardiness zone 10b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 35 to 40 °F (1.7 to 4.4 °C).

When is the last frost in Calabasas, CA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 91302 is January 24; after March 5 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Woodland Hills Pierce College station.

When is the first frost in Calabasas, CA?

The median first fall frost near 91302 is December 15, giving a median frost-free growing season of 329 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 91302?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Nov 29 – Dec 13 and set transplants outside around Jan 31 – Feb 14, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 91302 get?

About 22.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Topanga Patrol Fc-6 station).

How hot do summers get in Calabasas, CA?

The average high peaks at 97 °F in August, with about 115 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 91302 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Linne at the center of ZIP 91302: silty clay loam, well drained, pH about 8.2 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Calabasas, CA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 91302 came on Jan 17 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Jan 19), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Calabasas, CA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 91302 is 14 h 26 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 91302 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 91302 in zone 10a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 10b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.