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Will it freeze in Payette in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Tonight: 30°F (Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM MST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM MST).
Tonight: forecast low 30°F. Freeze.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM MST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM MST.
6 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 30°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 30°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 35°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 34°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
- Tue, Nov 10 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 37°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
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 Payette
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 31, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Payette. 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 18 · May 2 · May 21 | Sep 25 · Oct 8 · Oct 22 | 158 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 1 · Apr 19 · May 5 | Oct 6 · Oct 20 · Nov 4 | 183 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 7 · Mar 31 · Apr 20 | Oct 17 · Oct 31 · Nov 16 | 214 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Payette
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 Payette, ID come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Payette (station USC00106891, elevation 2,150 ft), 0.3 mi from Payette. 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 Payette
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitland, ID | 4.3 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 9 |
| Ontario, OR | 4.3 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 9 |
| Weiser, ID | 12 mi | Apr 23 | Oct 13 |
| Emmett, ID | 26 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 17 |
| Middleton, ID | 30 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 13 |
| Caldwell, ID | 33 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 13 |
| Star, ID | 34 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 13 |
| Eagle, ID | 37 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 13 |
| Nampa, ID | 39 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 13 |
| Meridian, ID | 42 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 21 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Payette?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Payette is around April 19. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 5, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 1.
When is the first frost in Payette?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 20. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 6 and a 90% chance by November 4.
Can it frost in Payette 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 2.
What growing zone is Payette?
Payette is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 0 to 5°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 83619. See growing zones in Idaho.
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