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Will it freeze in Oakland in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Oakland during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 52°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 52°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 51°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 52°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
- Sun, Nov 8 54°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 54°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 55°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
- Wed, Nov 11 54°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 Oakland
Most years have no 28°F hard freeze at Oakland Metro 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 3 · Feb 8 · Mar 7 | Nov 15 · Dec 4 · Jan 5 | 302 days |
| 32°F freeze | Dec 13 · Jan 7 · Feb 8 | Nov 30 · Dec 23 · Jan 24 | 356 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 9 · Dec 30 · Jan 15 | Dec 6 · Dec 28 · Jan 12 | 365 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Oakland Metro 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 Oakland, CA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Oakland Metro Intl Airport (station USW00023230, elevation 6 ft), 3.4 mi from Oakland. 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 Oakland
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda, CA | 2.5 mi | Jan 7 | Dec 23 |
| Piedmont, CA | 3.7 mi | rare | rare |
| San Leandro, CA | 5.6 mi | Jan 7 | Dec 23 |
| Emeryville, CA | 6.2 mi | rare | rare |
| Moraga, CA | 7.5 mi | rare | rare |
| Berkeley, CA | 7.5 mi | rare | rare |
| Orinda, CA | 8.1 mi | rare | rare |
| Albany, CA | 9.9 mi | rare | rare |
| Lafayette, CA | 9.9 mi | Jan 7 | Dec 19 |
| San Francisco, CA | 11 mi | rare | rare |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Oakland?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Oakland is around January 7. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after February 8, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after December 13.
When is the first frost in Oakland?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 23. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 30 and a 90% chance by January 24.
Can it frost in Oakland 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 8.
What growing zone is Oakland?
Oakland 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 94601. See growing zones in California.
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