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Will it freeze in Auburn in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Auburn during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 59°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 59°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 42°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 44°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 44°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 45°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
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 Auburn
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 1, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Auburn No.2. 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 8 · Mar 29 · Apr 16 | Oct 26 · Nov 7 · Nov 21 | 223 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 21 · Mar 13 · Apr 3 | Nov 1 · Nov 17 · Dec 4 | 246 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 1 · Feb 28 · Mar 19 | Nov 11 · Dec 1 · Dec 29 | 277 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Auburn No.2
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 Auburn, AL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Auburn No.2 (station USC00010425, elevation 545 ft), 1.6 mi from Auburn. 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 Auburn
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opelika, AL | 7.5 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| Tuskegee, AL | 17 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 8 |
| Valley, AL | 23 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Smiths Station, AL | 24 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 18 |
| Lanett, AL | 24 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Phenix City, AL | 29 mi | Mar 5 | Nov 23 |
| Alexander City, AL | 34 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 8 |
| Columbus, GA | 37 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 11 |
| Roanoke, AL | 38 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 3 |
| LaGrange, GA | 39 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Auburn?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Auburn is around March 13. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 3, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 21.
When is the first frost in Auburn?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 17. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 1 and a 90% chance by December 4.
Can it frost in Auburn 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 March 29.
What growing zone is Auburn?
Auburn is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 15 to 20°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 36849. See growing zones in Alabama.
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