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Will it freeze in Apple Valley in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Apple Valley during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 45°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM PST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM PST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 47°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 Apple Valley
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 24, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Victorville. 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 22 · Apr 11 · Apr 30 | Oct 16 · Nov 1 · Nov 14 | 200 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 23 · Mar 18 · Apr 12 | Oct 27 · Nov 11 · Nov 26 | 233 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 27 · Feb 22 · Mar 19 | Nov 7 · Nov 24 · Dec 11 | 273 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Victorville
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 Apple Valley, CA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Victorville (station USC00049325, elevation 2,880 ft), 4.7 mi from Apple Valley. 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 Apple Valley
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victorville, CA | 8.1 mi | Mar 18 | Nov 11 |
| Hesperia, CA | 11 mi | Feb 28 | Dec 1 |
| Adelanto, CA | 14 mi | Mar 18 | Nov 11 |
| Barstow, CA | 25 mi | Feb 22 | Nov 23 |
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 27 mi | May 27 | Oct 4 |
| San Bernardino, CA | 27 mi | Jan 27 | Dec 19 |
| Highland, CA | 29 mi | Jan 27 | Dec 19 |
| Rialto, CA | 30 mi | rare | rare |
| Fontana, CA | 33 mi | rare | rare |
| Redlands, CA | 33 mi | Jan 27 | Dec 19 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Apple Valley?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Apple Valley is around March 18. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 12, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 23.
When is the first frost in Apple Valley?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 11. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 27 and a 90% chance by November 26.
Can it frost in Apple Valley 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 11.
What growing zone is Apple Valley?
Apple Valley 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 92307. See growing zones in California.
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