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Will it freeze in Yakima in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Sun, Nov 8: 32°F (Sun, Nov 8, 6:00 PM PST to Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 AM PST).
Tonight: forecast low 33°F. Frost possible.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM PST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM PST.
3 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 33°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 37°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers then Areas Of Fog
- Sat, Nov 7 38°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Sun, Nov 8 32°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 35°F Frost possible · Chance Rain Showers
- Tue, Nov 10 38°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers
- Wed, Nov 11 38°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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 Yakima
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 3, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Yakima #2. 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 14 · Apr 28 · May 12 | Oct 1 · Oct 12 · Oct 25 | 167 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 23 · Apr 8 · Apr 28 | Oct 9 · Oct 23 · Nov 5 | 196 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 28 · Mar 16 · Apr 6 | Oct 20 · Nov 3 · Nov 22 | 229 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Yakima #2
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 Yakima, WA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Yakima #2 (station USC00459463, elevation 1,142 ft), 0.9 mi from Yakima. 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 Yakima
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Gap, WA | 3.7 mi | May 8 | Oct 4 |
| Selah, WA | 3.7 mi | May 5 | Oct 4 |
| Toppenish, WA | 19 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 15 |
| Ellensburg, WA | 28 mi | May 8 | Oct 2 |
| Sunnyside, WA | 32 mi | May 1 | Oct 6 |
| Grandview, WA | 39 mi | May 1 | Oct 6 |
| Prosser, WA | 45 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 22 |
| Quincy, WA | 55 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 16 |
| East Wenatchee, WA | 58 mi | Apr 4 | Oct 28 |
| West Richland, WA | 58 mi | Apr 6 | Oct 24 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Yakima?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Yakima is around April 8. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 28, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 23.
When is the first frost in Yakima?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 23. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 9 and a 90% chance by November 5.
Can it frost in Yakima 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 28.
What growing zone is Yakima?
Yakima is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 0 to 5°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 98902. See growing zones in Washington.
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