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Will it freeze in Paradise in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Paradise during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 53°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 53°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 54°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 54°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 53°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 52°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 54°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 Paradise
Most years have no 28°F hard freeze at Paradise, 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 | Feb 17 · Mar 31 · Apr 27 | Nov 11 · Nov 29 · Dec 18 | 242 days |
| 32°F freeze | Dec 27 · Feb 7 · Apr 1 | Nov 26 · Dec 18 · Jan 27 | 313 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 11 · Jan 5 · Feb 14 | Dec 8 · Dec 31 · Feb 9 | 365 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Paradise
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 Paradise, CA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Paradise (station USC00046685, elevation 1,750 ft), 0.9 mi from Paradise. 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 Paradise
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chico, CA | 11 mi | Mar 4 | Nov 17 |
| Oroville, CA | 18 mi | Jan 30 | Dec 13 |
| Gridley, CA | 27 mi | Jan 29 | Dec 7 |
| Orland, CA | 31 mi | Feb 25 | Dec 2 |
| Corning, CA | 33 mi | Feb 25 | Dec 2 |
| Live Oak, CA | 33 mi | Jan 15 | Dec 12 |
| Willows, CA | 35 mi | Feb 21 | Dec 6 |
| Marysville, CA | 42 mi | Jan 15 | Dec 12 |
| Yuba City, CA | 43 mi | Jan 15 | Dec 12 |
| Colusa, CA | 44 mi | Feb 14 | Dec 1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Paradise?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Paradise is around February 7. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 1, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after December 27.
When is the first frost in Paradise?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 18. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 26 and a 90% chance by January 27.
Can it frost in Paradise 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 31.
What growing zone is Paradise?
Paradise 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 95969. See growing zones in California.
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