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Will it freeze in Taft in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Taft during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 50°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 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 53°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 56°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 54°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 54°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 55°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 56°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear 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 Taft
Most years have no 28°F hard freeze at Taft, 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 | Jan 22 · Feb 26 · Apr 8 | Nov 15 · Dec 3 · Dec 24 | 277 days |
| 32°F freeze | Dec 25 · Jan 24 · Mar 12 | Dec 1 · Dec 17 · Jan 15 | 330 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 13 · Jan 3 · Feb 13 | Dec 6 · Dec 27 · Jan 27 | 365 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Taft
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 Taft, CA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Taft (station USC00048752, elevation 773 ft), 1.7 mi from Taft. 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 Taft
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield, CA | 27 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 8 |
| Shafter, CA | 27 mi | Feb 20 | Nov 23 |
| Wasco, CA | 32 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 5 |
| Arvin, CA | 34 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 8 |
| McFarland, CA | 39 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 8 |
| Delano, CA | 45 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 8 |
| Ojai, CA | 48 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 15 |
| Carpinteria, CA | 52 mi | rare | rare |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 53 mi | rare | rare |
| Goleta, CA | 54 mi | Jan 11 | Dec 16 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Taft?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Taft is around January 24. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 12, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after December 25.
When is the first frost in Taft?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 17. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by December 1 and a 90% chance by January 15.
Can it frost in Taft 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 February 26.
What growing zone is Taft?
Taft 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 93268. See growing zones in California.
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