Desert Hot Springs, CA planting zone & frost dates
Desert Hot Springs is in USDA hardiness zone 10a. Frost is rare here: in most years temperatures do not drop to 32°F.
Useful for zone 10a 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 Desert Hot Springs
- 92240 zone 10a
- 92241 zone 10a
Nearby cities
- Palm Springs zone 10a
- Yucca Valley zone 9a, last frost Mar 14
- Cathedral City zone 10a
- Rancho Mirage zone 10a
- Palm Desert zone 10a
- La Quinta zone 10a
- Indio zone 10a
- Banning zone 9b, last frost Jan 31
Questions
What growing zone is Desert Hot Springs, CA?
Desert Hot Springs is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a (average extreme winter low 30°F to 35°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Palm Springs Rgnl Ap, CA (USW00093138), 14.9 km (9.3 mi) from the city center, elevation 128 m, based on 22 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.