When is the first freeze in Phoenix, AZ?

Freezing nights are rare in Phoenix. NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTL AP, AZ US give a 17.5% chance of a 32°F night in a given year. In years when it does freeze, the middle date for the first freeze is about Jan 3.

First fall freeze (32°F), middle dateJan 3
First hard freeze (28°F), middle dateNot given by NOAA for this station
Last spring freeze (32°F), middle dateJan 5
Chance of a 32°F night in a year17.5%
Weather stationPHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTL AP, AZ US (USW00023183)

The middle date is NOAA's 50% date. In about half of years the first freeze comes sooner, and in half it comes later. One station can differ from nearby areas, mostly low or rural spots. Dates change each year, so check the latest National Weather Service forecast.

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Source

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, annual/seasonal normals, station USW00023183: fields ANN-TMIN-PRBFST-T32FP50, ANN-TMIN-PRBFST-T28FP50, ANN-TMIN-PRBLST-T32FP50, ANN-TMIN-PRBOCC-LSTH032. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-annualseasonal/1991-2020/access/USW00023183.csv. ForecastBooked is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA.