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Will it freeze in Corcoran in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Corcoran during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 46°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 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 47°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 48°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear then Slight Chance Light Rain
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 Corcoran
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 8, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Corcoran Irrig Dist. 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 | Feb 19 · Mar 20 · Apr 13 | Oct 29 · Nov 12 · Nov 27 | 237 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 17 · Feb 15 · Mar 10 | Nov 12 · Nov 27 · Dec 13 | 285 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 18 · Jan 16 · Feb 11 | Nov 24 · Dec 8 · Jan 5 | 330 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Corcoran Irrig Dist
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 Corcoran, CA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Corcoran Irrig Dist (station USC00042012, elevation 200 ft), 1.5 mi from Corcoran. 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 Corcoran
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare, CA | 15 mi | Jan 23 | Dec 13 |
| Hanford, CA | 17 mi | Feb 7 | Dec 1 |
| Lemoore, CA | 20 mi | Feb 24 | Nov 22 |
| Visalia, CA | 21 mi | Jan 23 | Dec 13 |
| Farmersville, CA | 25 mi | Jan 23 | Dec 13 |
| Exeter, CA | 27 mi | Feb 20 | Nov 30 |
| Lindsay, CA | 27 mi | Feb 20 | Nov 30 |
| Delano, CA | 27 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 8 |
| Porterville, CA | 29 mi | Jan 20 | Dec 13 |
| Kingsburg, CA | 30 mi | Feb 20 | Nov 23 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Corcoran?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Corcoran is around February 15. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 10, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 17.
When is the first frost in Corcoran?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 27. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 12 and a 90% chance by December 13.
Can it frost in Corcoran 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 March 20.
What growing zone is Corcoran?
Corcoran 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 93212. See growing zones in California.
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