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Will it freeze in El Monte in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in El Monte during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 57°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 57°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 58°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 60°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 62°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 61°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 60°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 58°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 El Monte
Most years have no 28°F hard freeze at San Gabriel Fire Dept, 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 | Dec 20 · Jan 17 · Feb 20 | Dec 6 · Dec 26 · Jan 30 | 346 days |
| 32°F freeze | Dec 19 · Jan 4 · Jan 28 | Dec 18 · Jan 2 · Jan 26 | 365 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | rare in most years | rare in most years | 365 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at San Gabriel Fire Dept
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 El Monte, CA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: San Gabriel Fire Dept (station USC00047785, elevation 363 ft), 4.1 mi from El Monte. 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 El Monte
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| South El Monte, CA | 1.9 mi | rare | rare |
| Temple City, CA | 2.5 mi | rare | rare |
| Rosemead, CA | 3.1 mi | rare | rare |
| Baldwin Park, CA | 3.1 mi | rare | rare |
| Arcadia, CA | 3.7 mi | rare | rare |
| San Gabriel, CA | 4.3 mi | rare | rare |
| La Puente, CA | 5.0 mi | rare | rare |
| San Marino, CA | 5.6 mi | rare | rare |
| Alhambra, CA | 6.2 mi | rare | rare |
| Montebello, CA | 6.2 mi | rare | rare |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in El Monte?
El Monte doesn’t reach 32°F in a typical year, according to NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the nearest station.
When is the first frost in El Monte?
Freezes are uncommon here; check the 7-night forecast above during cold snaps.
Can it frost in El Monte 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 January 17.
What growing zone is El Monte?
El Monte is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 35 to 40°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 91732. See growing zones in California.
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