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Will it freeze in Corning in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Corning during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 47°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 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 45°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 47°F Above 36°F · 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 Corning
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 16, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Orland. 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 1 · Apr 3 · Apr 28 | Nov 2 · Nov 17 · Dec 1 | 228 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 19 · Feb 25 · Apr 6 | Nov 17 · Dec 2 · Dec 21 | 279 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 20 · Jan 15 · Feb 24 | Dec 1 · Dec 16 · Jan 18 | 339 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Orland
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 Corning, CA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Orland (station USC00046506, elevation 254 ft), 13 mi from Corning. 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 Corning
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orland, CA | 12 mi | Feb 25 | Dec 2 |
| Red Bluff, CA | 17 mi | Feb 22 | Nov 29 |
| Chico, CA | 22 mi | Mar 4 | Nov 17 |
| Willows, CA | 29 mi | Feb 21 | Dec 6 |
| Paradise, CA | 33 mi | Feb 7 | Dec 18 |
| Anderson, CA | 37 mi | Mar 3 | Nov 21 |
| Oroville, CA | 45 mi | Jan 30 | Dec 13 |
| Redding, CA | 45 mi | Mar 3 | Nov 21 |
| Gridley, CA | 47 mi | Jan 29 | Dec 7 |
| Colusa, CA | 51 mi | Feb 14 | Dec 1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Corning?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Corning is around February 25. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 6, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 19.
When is the first frost in Corning?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 2. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 17 and a 90% chance by December 21.
Can it frost in Corning 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 Corning?
Corning is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 25 to 30°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 96021. See growing zones in California.
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