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Will it freeze in Medford in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Medford during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 37°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 37°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 42°F Above 36°F · Chance Light Rain
- Sun, Nov 8 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 40°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 42°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Light Rain
- Wed, Nov 11 41°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 Medford
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 13, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Medford Rogue Valley Airport. 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 11 · Apr 30 · May 17 | Oct 3 · Oct 16 · Oct 29 | 167 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 17 · Apr 8 · Apr 30 | Oct 14 · Oct 29 · Nov 16 | 204 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 16 · Mar 10 · Apr 3 | Oct 26 · Nov 13 · Dec 9 | 247 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Medford Rogue Valley Airport
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 Medford, OR come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Medford Rogue Valley Airport (station USW00024225, elevation 1,297 ft), 3.3 mi from Medford. 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 Medford
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Point, OR | 4.3 mi | Apr 8 | Oct 29 |
| Talent, OR | 7.5 mi | May 6 | Oct 8 |
| Eagle Point, OR | 9.3 mi | Apr 8 | Oct 29 |
| Ashland, OR | 12 mi | May 6 | Oct 8 |
| Grants Pass, OR | 25 mi | Apr 8 | Oct 28 |
| Yreka, CA | 43 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 18 |
| Klamath Falls, OR | 55 mi | Jun 9 | Sep 18 |
| Winston, OR | 62 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 18 |
| Roseburg, OR | 66 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 18 |
| Sutherlin, OR | 76 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Medford?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Medford is around April 8. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 30, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 17.
When is the first frost in Medford?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 29. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 14 and a 90% chance by November 16.
Can it frost in Medford 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 April 30.
What growing zone is Medford?
Medford is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 15 to 20°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 97504. See growing zones in Oregon.
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