Which Climate Zone Is California In

California is the mecca of year-round gardening. Much of the state has a moderate, Mediterranean climate with dry and warm summers and wet winters.

Is California in the temperate zone?

In much of California, the climate is sub-tropical. Along the coast, the climate is mild with cool summers. In areas near the coast but more sheltered, such as Silicon Valley, the climate is Mediterranean.

What zone is Central California?

Zones 15 and 16 are areas of Central and Northern California that are influenced by marine air approximately 85 percent of the time and by inland air 15 percent of the time.