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Will it freeze in Marina in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Marina during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 48°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 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 52°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 52°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 52°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
- Wed, Nov 11 53°F Above 36°F · 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 Marina
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 19, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Salinas #2. 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 18 · Mar 25 · Apr 18 | Nov 3 · Nov 19 · Dec 7 | 238 days |
| 32°F freeze | Dec 25 · Feb 4 · Mar 11 | Nov 18 · Dec 6 · Jan 5 | 311 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 5 · Dec 31 · Jan 28 | Dec 1 · Dec 19 · Jan 14 | 364 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Salinas #2
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 Marina, CA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Salinas #2 (station USC00047668, elevation 45 ft), 7.0 mi from Marina. 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 Marina
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside, CA | 4.3 mi | Jan 2 | Dec 23 |
| Monterey, CA | 7.5 mi | rare | rare |
| Pacific Grove, CA | 8.7 mi | rare | rare |
| Salinas, CA | 8.7 mi | Jan 29 | Dec 10 |
| Watsonville, CA | 17 mi | Jan 28 | Dec 13 |
| Capitola, CA | 22 mi | Jan 29 | Dec 13 |
| Gonzales, CA | 23 mi | Jan 29 | Dec 10 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 24 mi | Jan 29 | Dec 13 |
| Hollister, CA | 25 mi | Feb 19 | Dec 1 |
| Gilroy, CA | 25 mi | Feb 24 | Nov 27 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Marina?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Marina is around February 4. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 11, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after December 25.
When is the first frost in Marina?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 6. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 18 and a 90% chance by January 5.
Can it frost in Marina 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 25.
What growing zone is Marina?
Marina is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 30 to 35°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 93933. See growing zones in California.
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