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Will it freeze in Hood River in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Hood River during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 36°F. Frost possible.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM PST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM PST.
2 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 36°F Frost possible · Areas Of Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 42°F Above 36°F · Chance Light Rain
- Sat, Nov 7 43°F Above 36°F · Light Rain
- Sun, Nov 8 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 40°F Above 36°F · Light Rain Likely
- Tue, Nov 10 43°F Above 36°F · Chance Light Rain
- Wed, Nov 11 42°F Above 36°F · 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 Hood River
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 28, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Hood Rvr Experiment Station. 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 23 · May 7 · May 25 | Sep 15 · Oct 1 · Oct 16 | 146 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 29 · Apr 20 · May 9 | Sep 30 · Oct 13 · Nov 1 | 177 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 28 · Mar 20 · Apr 10 | Oct 8 · Oct 28 · Nov 21 | 223 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Hood Rvr Experiment Station
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 Hood River, OR come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Hood Rvr Experiment Station (station USC00354003, elevation 500 ft), 1.7 mi from Hood River. 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 Hood River
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalles, OR | 20 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 26 |
| Washougal, WA | 40 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 17 |
| Sandy, OR | 42 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 18 |
| Troutdale, OR | 43 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 17 |
| Camas, WA | 44 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 20 |
| Fairview, OR | 45 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 20 |
| Gresham, OR | 47 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 20 |
| Estacada, OR | 48 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 14 |
| Battle Ground, WA | 49 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 16 |
| Happy Valley, OR | 51 mi | Mar 18 | Nov 18 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hood River?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Hood River is around April 20. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 9, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 29.
When is the first frost in Hood River?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 13. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 30 and a 90% chance by November 1.
Can it frost in Hood River 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 7.
What growing zone is Hood River?
Hood River is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 10 to 15°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 98651. See growing zones in Oregon.
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