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Will it freeze in Placerville in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Placerville during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 46°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 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 51°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 50°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear then Slight Chance Light Rain
- Wed, Nov 11 50°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 Placerville
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 5, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Placerville. 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 | Apr 6 · Apr 23 · May 14 | Oct 17 · Nov 6 · Nov 22 | 196 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 24 · Mar 31 · Apr 23 | Nov 1 · Nov 21 · Dec 7 | 237 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 14 · Feb 15 · Mar 21 | Nov 19 · Dec 5 · Jan 1 | 294 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Placerville
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 Placerville, CA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Placerville (station USC00046960, elevation 1,850 ft), 2.9 mi from Placerville. 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 Placerville
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, CA | 19 mi | Feb 25 | Dec 5 |
| Folsom, CA | 19 mi | Jan 12 | Dec 16 |
| Loomis, CA | 22 mi | Feb 25 | Dec 5 |
| Rocklin, CA | 25 mi | Feb 25 | Dec 5 |
| Rancho Cordova, CA | 26 mi | Jan 12 | Dec 16 |
| Jackson, CA | 27 mi | Mar 4 | Dec 11 |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 27 mi | Jan 12 | Dec 16 |
| Ione, CA | 27 mi | Mar 4 | Dec 11 |
| Roseville, CA | 28 mi | Feb 22 | Nov 24 |
| Lincoln, CA | 29 mi | Feb 25 | Dec 5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Placerville?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Placerville is around March 31. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 23, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 24.
When is the first frost in Placerville?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 21. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 1 and a 90% chance by December 7.
Can it frost in Placerville 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 April 23.
What growing zone is Placerville?
Placerville 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 95667. See growing zones in California.
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