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Will it freeze in Buckley in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Buckley during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 41°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 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
- Fri, Nov 6 46°F Above 36°F · Light Rain
- Sat, Nov 7 45°F Above 36°F · Light Rain
- Sun, Nov 8 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 45°F Above 36°F · Light Rain Likely
- Tue, Nov 10 47°F Above 36°F · Light Rain Likely
- Wed, Nov 11 45°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 Buckley
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 21, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Buckley 1 NE. 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 15 · May 1 · May 19 | Sep 28 · Oct 11 · Oct 31 | 162 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 16 · Apr 7 · Apr 27 | Oct 8 · Oct 30 · Nov 22 | 204 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 11 · Mar 8 · Mar 31 | Oct 26 · Nov 21 · Dec 15 | 258 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Buckley 1 NE
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 Buckley, WA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Buckley 1 NE (station USC00450945, elevation 685 ft), 0.9 mi from Buckley. 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 Buckley
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enumclaw, WA | 3.1 mi | Apr 7 | Oct 30 |
| Bonney Lake, WA | 7.5 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 30 |
| Orting, WA | 9.9 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 30 |
| Black Diamond, WA | 11 mi | Apr 20 | Oct 25 |
| Sumner, WA | 11 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 30 |
| Puyallup, WA | 13 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 30 |
| Pacific, WA | 13 mi | Mar 8 | Nov 14 |
| Auburn, WA | 13 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 10 |
| Edgewood, WA | 14 mi | Mar 8 | Nov 14 |
| Maple Valley, WA | 14 mi | Apr 20 | Oct 25 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Buckley?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Buckley is around April 7. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 27, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 16.
When is the first frost in Buckley?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 30. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 8 and a 90% chance by November 22.
Can it frost in Buckley 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 1.
What growing zone is Buckley?
Buckley 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 98321. See growing zones in Washington.
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