Weather in Citrus Heights, California
Fog and sun in daily rhythm. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 1:03 PM
- Moonset
- 3:46 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Fog and sun in daily rhythm
Citrus Heights at a glance
- Today vs. normal: NaN°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 8 (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 17, 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
Citrus Heights's warmest month is July (~76°F mean) and its coldest is December (~46°F). Rainfall peaks in January (3.7 inches) and bottoms out in July (0.0 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 3.7″ | 6 |
| February | 50° | 3.5″ | 7 |
| March | 54° | 2.6″ | 6 |
| April | 59° | 1.2″ | 3 |
| May | 66° | 0.6″ | 2 |
| June | 73° | 0.2″ | 1 |
| July | 76° | 0.0″ | 0 |
| August | 75° | 0.1″ | 0 |
| September | 72° | 0.1″ | 0 |
| October | 64° | 0.8″ | 2 |
| November | 53° | 1.8″ | 4 |
| December | 46° | 3.3″ | 7 |
Regional context
Citrus Heights sits within a hot-summer Mediterranean climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Riverside, CA, Sacramento, CA.
Naturalist notes
By late May, juvenile Western scrub-jays fledge from nests in valley oaks and can be heard giving harsh, rasping calls as they follow adults through the canopy.
The summer solstice near June 21 brings over 14 hours and 50 minutes of daylight to this latitude, with civil twilight lingering past 9 PM.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Citrus Heights?
- Citrus Heights's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Citrus Heights?
- January is the wettest month with about 3.7 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 18 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Citrus Heights?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 76°F.
- What is the coldest month in Citrus Heights?
- December is typically coldest, averaging about 46°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Citrus Heights?
- 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 Citrus Heights get?
- Citrus Heights averages about 36 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Citrus Heights?
- Citrus Heights's 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
Citrus Heights, California falls inside a hot-summer Mediterranean climate zone. January means hover near 47°F, while July averages 76°F — a 30°F seasonal swing.
Over the course of a year, Citrus Heights receives about 18 inches of precipitation spread across roughly 36 rainy days.
Latitude (38.7°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation set the rhythm of the year. Together they shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the daily weather story looks like.