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Will it freeze in Palm Desert in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Palm Desert during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 60°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 60°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 62°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 62°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 62°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 63°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 62°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 61°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
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 Palm Desert
Most years have no 28°F hard freeze at Indio Fire Station, 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 | Dec 10 · Jan 1 · Jan 31 | Nov 30 · Dec 18 · Jan 7 | 349 days |
| 32°F freeze | Dec 10 · Dec 31 · Jan 21 | Dec 8 · Dec 27 · Jan 13 | 365 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | rare in most years | rare in most years | 365 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Indio Fire Station
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 Palm Desert, CA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Indio Fire Station (station USC00044259, elevation -21 ft), 8.8 mi from Palm Desert. 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 Palm Desert
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Mirage, CA | 4.3 mi | rare | rare |
| Indio, CA | 7.5 mi | rare | rare |
| La Quinta, CA | 8.7 mi | rare | rare |
| Cathedral City, CA | 8.7 mi | rare | rare |
| Palm Springs, CA | 11 mi | rare | rare |
| Coachella, CA | 13 mi | rare | rare |
| Desert Hot Springs, CA | 18 mi | Feb 25 | Dec 15 |
| Yucca Valley, CA | 27 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 28 |
| Twentynine Palms, CA | 33 mi | Jan 24 | Dec 10 |
| Banning, CA | 34 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 10 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Palm Desert?
Palm Desert doesn’t reach 32°F in a typical year, according to NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the nearest station.
When is the first frost in Palm Desert?
Freezes are uncommon here; check the 7-night forecast above during cold snaps.
Can it frost in Palm Desert 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 January 1.
What growing zone is Palm Desert?
Palm Desert 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 92211. See growing zones in California.
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