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First and last freeze dates in Imperial, CA
The first freeze of fall (a low of 32°F or colder) typically comes around Dec 17, and the last freeze of spring around –.
This fall so far (data through Oct 16, 2026): no 32°F freeze recorded yet at this station. Observed data, can lag a day or two.
Dec 17Median first fall freeze (≤32°F)
First and last freeze dates in Imperial
| Threshold | Event | Median date | Typical range (10th–90th pct) | Earliest / latest | Years with one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32°F or colder (freeze) | First in fall | Dec 17 | Nov 28 – Dec 28 | Nov 24 (2003) / Dec 28 (2014) | 65% |
Based on the station’s daily minimum temperature, 1995–2024. “Freeze” here means a daily low at or below the threshold, which is not the same as visible frost. Your yard can differ by several degrees and days from an airport weather station, so use these as planning odds, not guarantees.
Nearby weather stations
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Source station: Imperial Co Ap (USW00003144), elevation -55 ft. Data: NOAA NCEI GHCN-Daily. Computed by First Snow Dates; how we calculate this. Historical averages only; for a forecast see weather.gov.
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