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Will it freeze in Auburn in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Auburn during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 42°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 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
- Fri, Nov 6 48°F Above 36°F · Light Rain
- Sat, Nov 7 48°F Above 36°F · Light Rain
- Sun, Nov 8 38°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 46°F Above 36°F · Light Rain Likely
- Tue, Nov 10 49°F Above 36°F · Light Rain Likely
- Wed, Nov 11 47°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 Auburn
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 24, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Kent. 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 | Mar 26 · Apr 11 · Apr 30 | Oct 13 · Oct 27 · Nov 11 | 197 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 27 · Mar 20 · Apr 8 | Oct 26 · Nov 10 · Nov 26 | 233 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 19 · Feb 25 · Mar 16 | Nov 6 · Nov 24 · Dec 20 | 275 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Kent
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 Auburn, WA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Kent (station USC00454169, elevation 30 ft), 8.0 mi from Auburn. 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 Auburn
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific, WA | 3.7 mi | Mar 8 | Nov 14 |
| Sumner, WA | 5.6 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 30 |
| Kent, WA | 5.6 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 10 |
| Federal Way, WA | 6.2 mi | Mar 8 | Nov 14 |
| Edgewood, WA | 6.2 mi | Mar 8 | Nov 14 |
| Milton, WA | 6.2 mi | Mar 8 | Nov 14 |
| Covington, WA | 6.2 mi | Apr 20 | Oct 25 |
| Bonney Lake, WA | 7.5 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 30 |
| Des Moines, WA | 7.5 mi | Mar 2 | Nov 23 |
| Fife, WA | 8.1 mi | Mar 8 | Nov 14 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Auburn?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Auburn is around March 20. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 8, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 27.
When is the first frost in Auburn?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 10. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 26 and a 90% chance by November 26.
Can it frost in Auburn 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 11.
What growing zone is Auburn?
Auburn 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 98002. See growing zones in Washington.
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