Weather in Graton, California
Fog and sun in daily rhythm. Day 58 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—77°55°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—74°51°
- MondayMay 18Clear—86°56°
- TuesdayMay 19Partly Cloudy—87°54°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast—87°51°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast—82°50°
- FridayMay 22Overcast—75°48°
- PM 2.5
- 6.1 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 9.5 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 0.4 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 82.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 4.2 Moderate
Flowers blooming in late autumn, a sure sign of a bad winter coming.
- Moonrise
- 12:26 PM
- Moonset
- 2:35 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Fog and sun in daily rhythm
Graton at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 74°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: April 7 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of May 16, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Graton's warmest month is August (~68°F mean) and its coldest is December (~49°F). Rainfall peaks in December (6.5 inches) and bottoms out in July (0.0 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 5.8″ | 9 |
| February | 52° | 6.4″ | 9 |
| March | 54° | 4.3″ | 8 |
| April | 57° | 2.0″ | 5 |
| May | 61° | 1.3″ | 3 |
| June | 66° | 0.3″ | 1 |
| July | 67° | 0.0″ | 0 |
| August | 68° | 0.0″ | 0 |
| September | 68° | 0.1″ | 0 |
| October | 63° | 1.6″ | 2 |
| November | 55° | 3.3″ | 5 |
| December | 49° | 6.5″ | 9 |
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Graton?
- Graton's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Graton?
- December is the wettest month with about 6.5 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 32 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Graton?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 68°F.
- What is the coldest month in Graton?
- December is typically coldest, averaging about 49°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Graton?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Graton get?
- Graton averages about 52 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Graton?
- Graton's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Graton, California sits in a hot-summer Mediterranean climate zone. January means hover near 49°F while July averages 67°F — a 18°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Graton receives about 32 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 52 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (38.4°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.