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Will it freeze in Live Oak in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Live Oak 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 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 45°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 46°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
- Wed, Nov 11 46°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 Live Oak
Most years have no 28°F hard freeze at Marysville, 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 18 · Feb 21 · Mar 23 | Nov 13 · Nov 28 · Dec 19 | 279 days |
| 32°F freeze | Dec 18 · Jan 15 · Feb 18 | Nov 24 · Dec 12 · Jan 9 | 333 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 9 · Dec 31 · Jan 24 | Dec 4 · Dec 24 · Jan 16 | 365 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Marysville
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 Live Oak, CA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Marysville (station USC00045385, elevation 57 ft), 10 mi from Live Oak. 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 Live Oak
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gridley, CA | 6.2 mi | Jan 29 | Dec 7 |
| Marysville, CA | 9.9 mi | Jan 15 | Dec 12 |
| Yuba City, CA | 11 mi | Jan 15 | Dec 12 |
| Oroville, CA | 16 mi | Jan 30 | Dec 13 |
| Colusa, CA | 19 mi | Feb 14 | Dec 1 |
| Williams, CA | 27 mi | Feb 14 | Dec 1 |
| Grass Valley, CA | 33 mi | Apr 10 | Nov 13 |
| Willows, CA | 33 mi | Feb 21 | Dec 6 |
| Paradise, CA | 33 mi | Feb 7 | Dec 18 |
| Chico, CA | 34 mi | Mar 4 | Nov 17 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Live Oak?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Live Oak is around January 15. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after February 18, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after December 18.
When is the first frost in Live Oak?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 12. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 24 and a 90% chance by January 9.
Can it frost in Live Oak 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 21.
What growing zone is Live Oak?
Live Oak 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 95953. See growing zones in California.
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