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Will it freeze in Soledad in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Soledad during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 49°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 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 51°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 51°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 Soledad
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 22, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Pinnacles Nm. 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 27 · May 28 · Jun 30 | Sep 1 · Oct 12 · Nov 3 | 134 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 23 · Apr 23 · Jun 4 | Oct 7 · Nov 3 · Nov 22 | 189 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 31 · Mar 12 · Apr 29 | Nov 1 · Nov 22 · Dec 16 | 252 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Pinnacles Nm
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 Soledad, CA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Pinnacles Nm (station USC00046926, elevation 1,307 ft), 8.2 mi from Soledad. 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 Soledad
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzales, CA | 8.7 mi | Jan 29 | Dec 10 |
| Greenfield, CA | 8.7 mi | Feb 23 | Nov 22 |
| King City, CA | 18 mi | Feb 23 | Nov 22 |
| Salinas, CA | 25 mi | Jan 29 | Dec 10 |
| Hollister, CA | 29 mi | Feb 19 | Dec 1 |
| Seaside, CA | 30 mi | Jan 2 | Dec 23 |
| Marina, CA | 31 mi | Feb 4 | Dec 6 |
| Monterey, CA | 34 mi | rare | rare |
| Pacific Grove, CA | 36 mi | rare | rare |
| Watsonville, CA | 42 mi | Jan 28 | Dec 13 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Soledad?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Soledad is around April 23. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after June 4, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 23.
When is the first frost in Soledad?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 3. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 7 and a 90% chance by November 22.
Can it frost in Soledad 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 May 28.
What growing zone is Soledad?
Soledad 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 93960. See growing zones in California.
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