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

Planting zone for 91307 — West Hills, CA

ZIP code 91307 (West Hills, Los Angeles County) is in USDA zone 10a: the coldest winter night averages 30 to 35 °F. The median last spring frost is January 24 and the first fall frost December 15.

Where ZIP 91307 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.

Zone10a30 to 35 °F
Coldest night−1.1 to 1.7 °C
Last frostJan 24
First frostDec 15
2012 zone9b

Was 9b 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 10a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in West Hills, 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 — 6 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 91307

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 91307 came on Jan 17 — 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 21).

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 West Hills, CA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 91307 is Gaviota — sandy loam, well drained.

TextureSandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH6.8neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Gaviota sandy loam, 30 to 50 percent slopes, warm MAAT, MLRA 20.

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 91307; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in West Hills, 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
Precipitation16.4 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″January: 3.73 in precipitation 3.7 JanFebruary: 4.62 in precipitation 4.6 FebMarch: 2.66 in precipitation 2.7 MarApril: 0.80 in precipitation 0.8 AprMay: 0.36 in precipitation 0.4 MayJune: 0.06 in precipitation 0.1 JunJuly: 0.04 in precipitation 0.0 JulAugust: 0.00 in precipitation 0.0 AugSeptember: 0.09 in precipitation 0.1 SepOctober: 0.56 in precipitation 0.6 OctNovember: 0.83 in precipitation 0.8 NovDecember: 2.66 in precipitation 2.7 Dec

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

Nearby ZIP codes

1 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 West Hills → · California planting zones →

Questions about 91307

What planting zone is ZIP code 91307?

ZIP code 91307 (West Hills, CA) is in USDA hardiness zone 10a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 30 to 35 °F (−1.1 to 1.7 °C).

When is the last frost in West Hills, CA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 91307 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 West Hills, CA?

The median first fall frost near 91307 is December 15, giving a median frost-free growing season of 329 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 91307?

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 91307 get?

About 16.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Woodland Hills Pierce College station).

How hot do summers get in West Hills, 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 91307 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Gaviota at the center of ZIP 91307: sandy loam, well drained, pH about 6.8 (neutral).

Did spring come early in West Hills, CA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 91307 came on Jan 17 in 2026, 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 21), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in West Hills, CA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 91307 is 14 h 26 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 91307 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 91307 in zone 9b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 10a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.