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Will it freeze in King City in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in King City 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 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 47°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 King City
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 6, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at King City. 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 | Mar 5 · Apr 7 · Apr 29 | Oct 17 · Nov 4 · Nov 22 | 213 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 19 · Feb 23 · Mar 31 | Nov 1 · Nov 22 · Dec 11 | 271 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 18 · Jan 22 · Feb 21 | Nov 19 · Dec 6 · Jan 10 | 326 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at King City
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 King City, CA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: King City (station USC00044555, elevation 320 ft), 0.7 mi from King 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 King City
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield, CA | 9.9 mi | Feb 23 | Nov 22 |
| Soledad, CA | 18 mi | Apr 23 | Nov 3 |
| Gonzales, CA | 26 mi | Jan 29 | Dec 10 |
| Salinas, CA | 43 mi | Jan 29 | Dec 10 |
| Coalinga, CA | 45 mi | Feb 14 | Nov 30 |
| Hollister, CA | 47 mi | Feb 19 | Dec 1 |
| Seaside, CA | 47 mi | Jan 2 | Dec 23 |
| Marina, CA | 48 mi | Feb 4 | Dec 6 |
| Paso Robles, CA | 48 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 10 |
| Monterey, CA | 50 mi | rare | rare |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in King City?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in King City is around February 23. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 31, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 19.
When is the first frost in King City?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 22. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 1 and a 90% chance by December 11.
Can it frost in King 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 April 7.
What growing zone is King City?
King City is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 20 to 25°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 93930. See growing zones in California.
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