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Will it freeze in Arab in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Arab during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 48°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 48°F Above 36°F · Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 37°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 40°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- 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 Arab
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 1, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Guntersville. 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 15 · Apr 1 · Apr 17 | Oct 27 · Nov 7 · Nov 25 | 219 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 28 · Mar 19 · Apr 5 | Nov 2 · Nov 18 · Dec 6 | 244 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 13 · Mar 6 · Mar 25 | Nov 11 · Dec 1 · Dec 30 | 268 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Guntersville
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 Arab, AL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Guntersville (station USC00013573, elevation 578 ft), 9.8 mi from Arab. 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 Arab
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guntersville, AL | 14 mi | Mar 17 | Nov 19 |
| Albertville, AL | 17 mi | Mar 17 | Nov 19 |
| Boaz, AL | 22 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 3 |
| Cullman, AL | 22 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 1 |
| Triana, AL | 22 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 8 |
| Hartselle, AL | 26 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 7 |
| Oneonta, AL | 27 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 10 |
| Huntsville, AL | 27 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 8 |
| Madison, AL | 30 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 8 |
| Attalla, AL | 32 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Arab?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Arab is around March 19. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 5, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 28.
When is the first frost in Arab?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 18. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 2 and a 90% chance by December 6.
Can it frost in Arab 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 1.
What growing zone is Arab?
Arab 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 35016. See growing zones in Alabama.
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