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Will it freeze in Selma in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Selma during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 47°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 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 49°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 51°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then 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 Selma
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 24, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Fresno 5 NE. 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 3 · Mar 2 · Apr 3 | Nov 14 · Nov 27 · Dec 12 | 267 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 1 · Jan 30 · Mar 4 | Nov 25 · Dec 11 · Jan 8 | 319 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 16 · Jan 4 · Jan 27 | Dec 5 · Dec 24 · Jan 14 | 358 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Fresno 5 NE
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 Selma, CA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Fresno 5 NE (station USC00043256, elevation 338 ft), 14 mi from Selma. 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 Selma
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsburg, CA | 4.3 mi | Feb 20 | Nov 23 |
| Parlier, CA | 5.0 mi | Jan 30 | Dec 11 |
| Fowler, CA | 5.0 mi | Jan 30 | Dec 11 |
| Reedley, CA | 9.3 mi | Jan 30 | Dec 11 |
| Sanger, CA | 9.3 mi | Jan 30 | Dec 11 |
| Dinuba, CA | 12 mi | Jan 23 | Dec 13 |
| Orange Cove, CA | 17 mi | Jan 23 | Dec 13 |
| Hanford, CA | 17 mi | Feb 7 | Dec 1 |
| Fresno, CA | 17 mi | Jan 14 | Dec 14 |
| Clovis, CA | 18 mi | Jan 14 | Dec 14 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Selma?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Selma is around January 30. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 4, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 1.
When is the first frost in Selma?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 11. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 25 and a 90% chance by January 8.
Can it frost in Selma 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 2.
What growing zone is Selma?
Selma 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 93662. See growing zones in California.
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