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Will it freeze in Woodlake in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Woodlake 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 52°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 53°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 53°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 53°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 54°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 54°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 Woodlake
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 22, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Lemon Cove. 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 13 · Mar 25 · Apr 17 | Nov 7 · Nov 23 · Dec 8 | 247 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 1 · Feb 5 · Mar 20 | Nov 23 · Dec 8 · Jan 8 | 307 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 17 · Jan 5 · Feb 13 | Dec 5 · Dec 22 · Jan 20 | 358 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Lemon Cove
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 Woodlake, CA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Lemon Cove (station USC00044890, elevation 513 ft), 4.7 mi from Woodlake. 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 Woodlake
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter, CA | 8.7 mi | Feb 20 | Nov 30 |
| Farmersville, CA | 9.3 mi | Jan 23 | Dec 13 |
| Visalia, CA | 14 mi | Jan 23 | Dec 13 |
| Lindsay, CA | 14 mi | Feb 20 | Nov 30 |
| Orange Cove, CA | 19 mi | Jan 23 | Dec 13 |
| Dinuba, CA | 19 mi | Jan 23 | Dec 13 |
| Tulare, CA | 20 mi | Jan 23 | Dec 13 |
| Reedley, CA | 23 mi | Jan 30 | Dec 11 |
| Porterville, CA | 24 mi | Jan 20 | Dec 13 |
| Kingsburg, CA | 27 mi | Feb 20 | Nov 23 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Woodlake?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Woodlake is around February 5. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 20, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 1.
When is the first frost in Woodlake?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 8. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 23 and a 90% chance by January 8.
Can it frost in Woodlake 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 25.
What growing zone is Woodlake?
Woodlake 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 93286. See growing zones in California.
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