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Will it freeze in Wickenburg in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Wickenburg during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 49°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 49°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 52°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 51°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 52°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 53°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 52°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 51°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 Wickenburg
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 2, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Wickenburg. 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 11 · Apr 3 · Apr 25 | Oct 24 · Nov 9 · Nov 22 | 219 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 14 · Mar 7 · Apr 8 | Nov 4 · Nov 20 · Dec 5 | 254 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 15 · Feb 14 · Mar 6 | Nov 14 · Dec 2 · Dec 22 | 290 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Wickenburg
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 Wickenburg, AZ come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Wickenburg (station USC00029287, elevation 2,095 ft), 1.7 mi from Wickenburg. 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 Wickenburg
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surprise, AZ | 29 mi | Feb 5 | Dec 11 |
| Peoria, AZ | 30 mi | Feb 5 | Dec 11 |
| El Mirage, AZ | 37 mi | Jan 20 | Dec 15 |
| Youngtown, AZ | 39 mi | Jan 20 | Dec 15 |
| Buckeye, AZ | 39 mi | Jan 7 | Dec 24 |
| Litchfield Park, AZ | 41 mi | Jan 7 | Dec 24 |
| Glendale, AZ | 45 mi | Jan 20 | Dec 15 |
| Prescott, AZ | 46 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 20 |
| Cave Creek, AZ | 46 mi | Feb 4 | Dec 16 |
| Tolleson, AZ | 47 mi | Jan 7 | Dec 24 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Wickenburg?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Wickenburg is around March 7. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 8, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 14.
When is the first frost in Wickenburg?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 20. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 4 and a 90% chance by December 5.
Can it frost in Wickenburg 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 3.
What growing zone is Wickenburg?
Wickenburg is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 20 to 25°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 85390. See growing zones in Arizona.
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