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Will it freeze in Tehachapi in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Tehachapi during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 39°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 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 43°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 43°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 41°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 42°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 Tehachapi
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 16, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Tehachapi 4 SE. 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 16 · Jun 5 | Sep 26 · Oct 10 · Nov 1 | 149 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 11 · Apr 28 · May 21 | Oct 4 · Oct 26 · Nov 17 | 183 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 14 · Apr 12 · Apr 30 | Oct 22 · Nov 16 · Dec 5 | 218 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Tehachapi 4 SE
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 Tehachapi, CA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Tehachapi 4 SE (station USC00048829, elevation 4,220 ft), 3.2 mi from Tehachapi. 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 Tehachapi
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvin, CA | 22 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 8 |
| California City, CA | 32 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 17 |
| Lancaster, CA | 35 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 1 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 37 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 8 |
| Palmdale, CA | 43 mi | Mar 10 | Nov 19 |
| Shafter, CA | 48 mi | Feb 20 | Nov 23 |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 50 mi | rare | rare |
| Taft, CA | 55 mi | Jan 24 | Dec 17 |
| Ridgecrest, CA | 55 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 12 |
| McFarland, CA | 57 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Tehachapi?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Tehachapi is around April 28. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 21, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 11.
When is the first frost in Tehachapi?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 26. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 4 and a 90% chance by November 17.
Can it frost in Tehachapi 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 16.
What growing zone is Tehachapi?
Tehachapi is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 15 to 20°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 93561. See growing zones in California.
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