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Will it freeze in Alexander City in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Alexander City during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 54°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 54°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 45°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 39°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 40°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 41°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 42°F Above 36°F · Partly 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 Alexander City
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 20, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Alexander City. 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 | Mar 23 · Apr 8 · Apr 24 | Oct 18 · Oct 30 · Nov 11 | 205 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 5 · Mar 26 · Apr 12 | Oct 27 · Nov 8 · Nov 26 | 227 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 19 · Mar 12 · Mar 31 | Nov 4 · Nov 20 · Dec 11 | 254 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Alexander City
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 Alexander City, AL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Alexander City (station USC00010160, elevation 640 ft), 2.1 mi from Alexander City. 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 Alexander City
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylacauga, AL | 27 mi | Apr 2 | Oct 31 |
| Wetumpka, AL | 30 mi | Mar 4 | Nov 18 |
| Auburn, AL | 34 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 17 |
| Roanoke, AL | 37 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 3 |
| Talladega, AL | 37 mi | Apr 5 | Nov 1 |
| Opelika, AL | 37 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| Tuskegee, AL | 37 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 8 |
| Millbrook, AL | 38 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 13 |
| Clanton, AL | 40 mi | Mar 22 | Nov 10 |
| Lanett, AL | 43 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Alexander City?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Alexander City is around March 26. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 12, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 5.
When is the first frost in Alexander City?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 8. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 27 and a 90% chance by November 26.
Can it frost in Alexander City 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 8.
What growing zone is Alexander City?
Alexander City is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 10 to 15°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 35010. See growing zones in Alabama.
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