Torrance, CA planting zone & frost dates
Torrance 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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Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Torrance
- 90501 zone 10b
- 90502 zone 10b
- 90503 zone 10b
- 90504 zone 10b
- 90505 zone 10b
- 90507 zone 10b
- 90508 zone 10b
- 90509 zone 10b
- 90510 zone 10b
Nearby cities
- Redondo Beach zone 11a
- West Carson zone 10b
- Lomita zone 10b
- Lawndale zone 10b
- Carson zone 10b
- Gardena zone 10b
- Palos Verdes Estates zone 10b
- Hermosa Beach zone 11a
Questions
What growing zone is Torrance, CA?
Torrance 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 Redondo Beach, CA (USC00047326), 3.3 km (2.0 mi) from the city center, elevation 43 m, based on 7 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.