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Will it freeze in Sedona in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Sedona during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 44°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM MST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM MST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 46°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
Overnight lows from the National Weather Service forecast for this location. This covers the available forecast window, not the first freeze of the whole season. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights.
Frost and freeze probabilities
Freeze dates shift from year to year. Spring percentages describe the chance of a freeze after the stated date; fall percentages describe the chance of a freeze by that date. The 10% spring date is the cautious one: a later freeze happens about 1 year in 10.
These dates describe historical probabilities, not this year’s forecast or the earliest and latest possible freezes. Different weather stations or probability thresholds can produce different published dates for the same city.
Average first hard freeze in Sedona
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 27, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Sedona. This is the 50% probability date, not a forecast for this year.
| Temperature | Last spring date 90% · 50% · 10% chance of a later freeze | First fall date 10% · 50% · 90% chance of an earlier freeze | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F frost possible | Mar 31 · Apr 17 · May 1 | Oct 18 · Nov 5 · Nov 23 | 201 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 6 · Apr 1 · Apr 19 | Oct 28 · Nov 17 · Dec 3 | 229 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 1 · Mar 6 · Apr 6 | Nov 6 · Nov 27 · Dec 13 | 265 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Sedona
Average low temperature by month
Months with lows near or below freezing carry frost risk
Where these frost dates come from
The frost dates for Sedona, AZ come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Sedona (station USC00027708, elevation 4,220 ft), 3.0 mi from Sedona. Local conditions (valleys, hilltops, distance to water, city heat) can shift frost dates by days or weeks. The hardiness zone is from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA ARS and Oregon State University PRISM). See our methodology.
Frost dates near Sedona
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood, AZ | 13 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 10 |
| Camp Verde, AZ | 21 mi | Apr 16 | Oct 30 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 25 mi | Jun 4 | Sep 28 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 35 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 20 |
| Chino Valley, AZ | 36 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 24 |
| Prescott, AZ | 42 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 20 |
| Payson, AZ | 50 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 24 |
| Winslow, AZ | 62 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 18 |
| Cave Creek, AZ | 71 mi | Feb 4 | Dec 16 |
| Peoria, AZ | 80 mi | Feb 5 | Dec 11 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Sedona?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Sedona is around April 1. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 19, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 6.
When is the first frost in Sedona?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 17. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 28 and a 90% chance by December 3.
Can it frost in Sedona after the last frost date?
Yes. Frost can form on clear, calm nights even when the air stays above 32°F. Temperatures of 36°F or lower, cold enough for frost on exposed plants, have a 50% chance of occurring after April 17.
What growing zone is Sedona?
Sedona is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 15 to 20°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 86336. See growing zones in Arizona.
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