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Will it freeze in Winnemucca in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Tonight: 25°F (Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM PST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM PST).
Tonight: forecast low 25°F. Hard freeze.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM PST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM PST.
7 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 25°F Hard freeze · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 27°F Hard freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 31°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 32°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 32°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 32°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 32°F Freeze · 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 Winnemucca
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 7, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Winnemucca 3SSW. 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 | May 19 · Jun 5 · Jun 21 | Sep 3 · Sep 17 · Oct 1 | 104 days |
| 32°F freeze | May 4 · May 23 · Jun 14 | Sep 14 · Sep 29 · Oct 12 | 129 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 20 · May 7 · May 31 | Sep 25 · Oct 7 · Oct 23 | 153 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Winnemucca 3SSW
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 Winnemucca, NV come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Winnemucca 3SSW (station USC00269168, elevation 4,355 ft), 2.2 mi from Winnemucca. 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 Winnemucca
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko, NV | 103 mi | May 29 | Sep 18 |
| Fallon, NV | 117 mi | May 12 | Oct 1 |
| Fernley, NV | 124 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 25 |
| Sparks, NV | 142 mi | May 1 | Oct 10 |
| Reno, NV | 149 mi | Apr 28 | Oct 27 |
| Susanville, CA | 157 mi | May 16 | Oct 8 |
| Carson City, NV | 165 mi | May 4 | Oct 6 |
| Truckee, CA | 171 mi | Jun 9 | Sep 25 |
| Mountain Home, ID | 182 mi | May 2 | Oct 8 |
| South Lake Tahoe, CA | 185 mi | Jun 7 | Sep 28 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Winnemucca?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Winnemucca is around May 23. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after June 14, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after May 4.
When is the first frost in Winnemucca?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around September 29. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 14 and a 90% chance by October 12.
Can it frost in Winnemucca 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 June 5.
What growing zone is Winnemucca?
Winnemucca is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b (average annual extreme minimum temperature −5 to 0°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 89446. See growing zones in Nevada.
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