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Will it freeze in Davis in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Davis 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 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 48°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear then Slight Chance Light Rain
- Wed, Nov 11 49°F Above 36°F · 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 Davis
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 18, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Davis 2 Wsw Experiment Farm. 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 22 · Mar 22 · Apr 16 | Nov 1 · Nov 16 · Dec 1 | 236 days |
| 32°F freeze | Dec 31 · Feb 10 · Mar 11 | Nov 13 · Dec 1 · Dec 27 | 295 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 14 · Jan 6 · Feb 8 | Nov 29 · Dec 18 · Jan 18 | 344 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Davis 2 Wsw Experiment Farm
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 Davis, CA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Davis 2 Wsw Experiment Farm (station USC00042294, elevation 60 ft), 2.5 mi from Davis. 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 Davis
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland, CA | 8.1 mi | Feb 7 | Dec 5 |
| Dixon, CA | 8.7 mi | Feb 10 | Dec 1 |
| West Sacramento, CA | 9.9 mi | Feb 2 | Dec 2 |
| Winters, CA | 13 mi | Feb 18 | Nov 30 |
| Sacramento, CA | 14 mi | Jan 12 | Dec 16 |
| Vacaville, CA | 19 mi | Feb 18 | Nov 28 |
| Elk Grove, CA | 22 mi | Feb 2 | Dec 2 |
| Fairfield, CA | 26 mi | Jan 15 | Dec 14 |
| Suisun City, CA | 26 mi | Jan 15 | Dec 14 |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 26 mi | Jan 12 | Dec 16 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Davis?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Davis is around February 10. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 11, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after December 31.
When is the first frost in Davis?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 1. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 13 and a 90% chance by December 27.
Can it frost in Davis 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 22.
What growing zone is Davis?
Davis 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 95618. See growing zones in California.
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