Most avocados in the US are grown in Southern California. The most common variety is the Haas avocado, which belongs to the Guatemalan group, which means they are not very cold-tolerant and can suffer injury in the fridge.
Avocados don't ripen until after they are picked. To ripen an avocado, keep at room temperature in a paper bag with either an apple or a banana. These fruits emit ethylene, which aids the ripening process. Do not place an avocado in the fridge while unripe. It will not ripen. Once ripen, the avocado can be stored in the fridge for several days.
To prevent the avocado from browning, add an acidic ingredient such as lemon juice, or keep in airtight wrapping.
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