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Will it freeze in Fresno in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Fresno during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Overnight: forecast low 49°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 5:00 AM PST to Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 AM PST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Overnight 49°F Above 36°F · Areas Of Fog
- Tonight 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 52°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 52°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 51°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 52°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
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 Fresno
Most years have no 28°F hard freeze at Fresno Yosemite Intl 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 | Jan 19 · Feb 15 · Mar 13 | Nov 16 · Dec 1 · Dec 24 | 288 days |
| 32°F freeze | Dec 22 · Jan 14 · Feb 11 | Nov 29 · Dec 14 · Jan 12 | 337 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 13 · Jan 1 · Jan 24 | Dec 7 · Dec 24 · Jan 15 | 365 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Fresno Yosemite Intl 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 Fresno, CA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Fresno Yosemite Intl Airport (station USW00093193, elevation 333 ft), 4.1 mi from Fresno. 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 Fresno
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis, CA | 6.8 mi | Jan 14 | Dec 14 |
| Fowler, CA | 13 mi | Jan 30 | Dec 11 |
| Sanger, CA | 14 mi | Jan 30 | Dec 11 |
| Kerman, CA | 16 mi | Feb 18 | Nov 27 |
| Selma, CA | 17 mi | Jan 30 | Dec 11 |
| Parlier, CA | 18 mi | Jan 30 | Dec 11 |
| Madera, CA | 21 mi | Feb 12 | Nov 30 |
| Kingsburg, CA | 22 mi | Feb 20 | Nov 23 |
| Reedley, CA | 23 mi | Jan 30 | Dec 11 |
| Dinuba, CA | 27 mi | Jan 23 | Dec 13 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Fresno?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Fresno is around January 14. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after February 11, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after December 22.
When is the first frost in Fresno?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 14. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 29 and a 90% chance by January 12.
Can it frost in Fresno 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 February 15.
What growing zone is Fresno?
Fresno 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 93704. See growing zones in California.
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