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Will it freeze in Crescent City in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Crescent City 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 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 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 46°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 51°F Above 36°F · Light Rain
- Sun, Nov 8 48°F Above 36°F · Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
- Mon, Nov 9 50°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Light Rain
- Tue, Nov 10 51°F Above 36°F · Chance Light Rain
- Wed, Nov 11 48°F Above 36°F · Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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 Crescent City
Most years have no 28°F hard freeze at Crescent City Mcnamara Airport, according to NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals. Check the short-term forecast above during cold snaps.
| 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 15 · Mar 28 · Apr 25 | Oct 29 · Nov 22 · Dec 20 | 243 days |
| 32°F freeze | Dec 18 · Jan 30 · Mar 13 | Nov 24 · Dec 25 · Feb 15 | 334 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 10 · Dec 31 · Jan 28 | Dec 9 · Dec 27 · Jan 26 | 365 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Crescent City Mcnamara Airport
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 Crescent City, CA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Crescent City Mcnamara Airport (station USW00024286, elevation 56 ft), 2.2 mi from Crescent City. 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 Crescent City
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookings, OR | 22 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 27 |
| Arcata, CA | 63 mi | Feb 22 | Dec 7 |
| Grants Pass, OR | 64 mi | Apr 8 | Oct 28 |
| Eureka, CA | 67 mi | Feb 22 | Dec 7 |
| Central Point, OR | 78 mi | Apr 8 | Oct 29 |
| Medford, OR | 80 mi | Apr 8 | Oct 29 |
| Talent, OR | 80 mi | May 6 | Oct 8 |
| Yreka, CA | 81 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 18 |
| Fortuna, CA | 81 mi | Feb 1 | Dec 19 |
| Ashland, OR | 83 mi | May 6 | Oct 8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Crescent City?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Crescent City is around January 30. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 13, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after December 18.
When is the first frost in Crescent City?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 25. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 24 and a 90% chance by February 15.
Can it frost in Crescent City 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 28.
What growing zone is Crescent City?
Crescent City 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 95538. See growing zones in California.
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