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Will it freeze in Brookings in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Brookings during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 46°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 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 48°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 51°F Above 36°F · Light Rain
- Sun, Nov 8 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
- Mon, Nov 9 51°F Above 36°F · Chance Light Rain
- Tue, Nov 10 52°F Above 36°F · Chance Light Rain
- Wed, Nov 11 49°F Above 36°F · Light Rain Likely
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 Brookings
Most years have no 28°F hard freeze at Brookings, 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 31 · Mar 23 · Apr 26 | Nov 14 · Dec 7 · Jan 30 | 259 days |
| 32°F freeze | Dec 9 · Jan 31 · Mar 21 | Nov 26 · Dec 27 · Feb 27 | 349 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 8 · Jan 3 · Feb 16 | Dec 1 · Dec 30 · Feb 14 | 365 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Brookings
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 Brookings, OR come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Brookings (station USC00351058, elevation 82 ft), 2.0 mi from Brookings. 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 Brookings
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent City, CA | 22 mi | Jan 30 | Dec 25 |
| Grants Pass, OR | 56 mi | Apr 8 | Oct 28 |
| Central Point, OR | 75 mi | Apr 8 | Oct 29 |
| Medford, OR | 76 mi | Apr 8 | Oct 29 |
| Talent, OR | 79 mi | May 6 | Oct 8 |
| Eagle Point, OR | 81 mi | Apr 8 | Oct 29 |
| Ashland, OR | 83 mi | May 6 | Oct 8 |
| Arcata, CA | 85 mi | Feb 22 | Dec 7 |
| Winston, OR | 85 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 18 |
| Eureka, CA | 88 mi | Feb 22 | Dec 7 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Brookings?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Brookings is around January 31. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 21, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after December 9.
When is the first frost in Brookings?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 27. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 26 and a 90% chance by February 27.
Can it frost in Brookings 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 23.
What growing zone is Brookings?
Brookings 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 97415. See growing zones in Oregon.
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