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🍂 First Frost Dates for Ridgecrest, California 93555

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Oct 26. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Nov 5. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Ridgecrest, CA are based on historical climate data.

Always check your local forecast for the most up-to-date frost warnings.

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What is a First Frost Date?

The first fall frost signals the end of your local growing season. This date serves as an important deadline for gardeners and farmers. You'll need to complete harvesting before this point. Annuals and other tender plants will die back when frost hits, and perennial plants will enter their dormant phase for winter. Meanwhile, it's time to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and a cozy sweater—and start planning your spring garden!

How to use the First Frost Date?

Watch your local weather forecasts in early fall to predict the first frost date. Harvest tender crops and protect vulnerable plants before frost arrives. For late-summer plantings, count backward from your area's average first frost date. This ensures your crops have enough time to mature. Keep track of when frost actually occurs in your garden each year. This helps you identify protected spots where the growing season might last longer.

First Frost Date Probabilities

Probability of frost (36°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 18
20% chanceOct 23
30% chanceOct 26
40% chanceOct 30
50% chanceNov 1
60% chanceNov 4
70% chanceNov 6
80% chanceNov 10
90% chanceNov 15
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 29
20% chanceNov 2
30% chanceNov 5
40% chanceNov 9
50% chanceNov 12
60% chanceNov 15
70% chanceNov 18
80% chanceNov 21
90% chanceNov 25
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 7
20% chanceNov 13
30% chanceNov 17
40% chanceNov 20
50% chanceNov 23
60% chanceNov 26
70% chanceNov 29
80% chanceDec 2
90% chanceDec 6
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 18
20% chanceNov 23
30% chanceNov 27
40% chanceDec 1
50% chanceDec 3
60% chanceDec 6
70% chanceDec 10
80% chanceDec 14
90% chanceDec 21
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 28
20% chanceDec 2
30% chanceDec 7
40% chanceDec 11
50% chanceDec 15
60% chanceDec 20
70% chanceDec 26
80% chanceJan 1
90% chanceJan 10
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 3
20% chanceDec 10
30% chanceDec 14
40% chanceDec 20
50% chanceDec 25
60% chanceDec 31
70% chanceJan 3
80% chanceJan 11
90% chanceJan 27

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: CHINA LAKE NAF (USW00093104)

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