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Will it freeze in Vancouver in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Vancouver during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 43°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 43°F Above 36°F · Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 48°F Above 36°F · Light Rain Likely
- Sat, Nov 7 49°F Above 36°F · Light Rain
- Sun, Nov 8 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 47°F Above 36°F · Light Rain Likely
- Tue, Nov 10 49°F Above 36°F · Chance Light Rain
- 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 Vancouver
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 26, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Vancouver Pearson 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 3 · Apr 24 · May 10 | Oct 7 · Oct 24 · Nov 12 | 183 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 6 · Mar 29 · Apr 18 | Oct 22 · Nov 9 · Nov 30 | 223 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 4 · Mar 3 · Mar 27 | Nov 3 · Nov 26 · Dec 22 | 264 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Vancouver Pearson 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 Vancouver, WA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Vancouver Pearson Airport (station USW00094298, elevation 30 ft), 3.2 mi from Vancouver. 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 Vancouver
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 7.5 mi | Feb 25 | Dec 1 |
| Camas, WA | 8.7 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 20 |
| Fairview, OR | 9.9 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 20 |
| Battle Ground, WA | 9.9 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 16 |
| Gresham, OR | 12 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 20 |
| Troutdale, OR | 12 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 17 |
| Washougal, WA | 12 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 17 |
| Ridgefield, WA | 13 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 16 |
| Milwaukie, OR | 13 mi | Feb 25 | Dec 1 |
| Happy Valley, OR | 15 mi | Mar 18 | Nov 18 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Vancouver?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Vancouver is around March 29. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 18, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 6.
When is the first frost in Vancouver?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 9. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 22 and a 90% chance by November 30.
Can it frost in Vancouver 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 24.
What growing zone is Vancouver?
Vancouver 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 98661. See growing zones in Washington.
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