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Will it freeze in Guntersville in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Guntersville during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 52°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 52°F Above 36°F · Areas Of Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 46°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 47°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 Guntersville
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 1, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Guntersville 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 11 · Apr 1 · Apr 17 | Oct 26 · Nov 7 · Nov 24 | 223 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 26 · Mar 17 · Apr 5 | Nov 4 · Nov 19 · Dec 6 | 247 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 8 · Mar 2 · Mar 23 | Nov 13 · Dec 1 · Dec 24 | 273 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Guntersville 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 Guntersville, AL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Guntersville No.2 (station USC00013575, elevation 595 ft), 5.0 mi from Guntersville. 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 Guntersville
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albertville, AL | 7.5 mi | Mar 17 | Nov 19 |
| Boaz, AL | 13 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 3 |
| Arab, AL | 14 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 18 |
| Scottsboro, AL | 22 mi | Apr 4 | Oct 30 |
| Rainsville, AL | 25 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 8 |
| Attalla, AL | 27 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
| Gadsden, AL | 29 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
| Rainbow City, AL | 32 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
| Triana, AL | 32 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 8 |
| Oneonta, AL | 32 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 10 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Guntersville?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Guntersville is around March 17. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 5, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 26.
When is the first frost in Guntersville?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 19. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 4 and a 90% chance by December 6.
Can it frost in Guntersville 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 Guntersville?
Guntersville 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 35976. See growing zones in Alabama.
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