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Will it freeze in Washougal in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Washougal 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 · Mostly Cloudy
- 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 Washougal
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 7, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Troutdale. 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 9 | Oct 11 · Oct 30 · Nov 21 | 189 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 27 · Mar 26 · Apr 21 | Oct 26 · Nov 17 · Dec 10 | 237 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 15 · Feb 22 · Mar 21 | Nov 14 · Dec 7 · Jan 11 | 292 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Troutdale
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 Washougal, WA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Troutdale (station USC00358634, elevation 33 ft), 2.9 mi from Washougal. 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 Washougal
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troutdale, OR | 3.7 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 17 |
| Camas, WA | 4.3 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 20 |
| Fairview, OR | 5.0 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 20 |
| Gresham, OR | 7.5 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 20 |
| Vancouver, WA | 12 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 9 |
| Happy Valley, OR | 13 mi | Mar 18 | Nov 18 |
| Sandy, OR | 13 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 18 |
| Portland, OR | 15 mi | Feb 25 | Dec 1 |
| Milwaukie, OR | 16 mi | Feb 25 | Dec 1 |
| Battle Ground, WA | 16 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 16 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Washougal?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Washougal is around March 26. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 21, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 27.
When is the first frost in Washougal?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 17. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 26 and a 90% chance by December 10.
Can it frost in Washougal 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 Washougal?
Washougal is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 20 to 25°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 97060. See growing zones in Washington.
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