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Will it freeze in Hughson in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Hughson during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 43°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 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- 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 Hughson
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 21, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Modesto City County Airport. 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 3 · Mar 1 · Mar 31 | Nov 8 · Nov 22 · Dec 9 | 262 days |
| 32°F freeze | Dec 31 · Jan 31 · Feb 25 | Nov 20 · Dec 5 · Jan 6 | 312 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 16 · Jan 8 · Feb 6 | Dec 1 · Dec 21 · Jan 20 | 352 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Modesto City County 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 Hughson, CA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Modesto City County Airport (station USW00023258, elevation 73 ft), 4.8 mi from Hughson. 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 Hughson
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceres, CA | 5.6 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 5 |
| Turlock, CA | 6.8 mi | Jan 6 | Dec 20 |
| Waterford, CA | 6.8 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 5 |
| Modesto, CA | 8.1 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 5 |
| Riverbank, CA | 9.3 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 5 |
| Oakdale, CA | 11 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 5 |
| Escalon, CA | 15 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 5 |
| Livingston, CA | 17 mi | Jan 6 | Dec 20 |
| Ripon, CA | 17 mi | Feb 6 | Dec 1 |
| Patterson, CA | 18 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hughson?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Hughson is around January 31. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after February 25, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after December 31.
When is the first frost in Hughson?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 5. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 20 and a 90% chance by January 6.
Can it frost in Hughson 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 1.
What growing zone is Hughson?
Hughson 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 95326. See growing zones in California.
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