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Will it freeze in Hamilton in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Hamilton during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 44°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
3 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 44°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 39°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear then Patchy Frost
- Sun, Nov 8 34°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy then Patchy Frost
- Mon, Nov 9 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 39°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 Hamilton
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 4, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Hamilton 3 S. 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 | Apr 7 · Apr 23 · May 7 | Oct 7 · Oct 19 · Oct 31 | 179 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 26 · Apr 11 · Apr 27 | Oct 15 · Oct 27 · Nov 10 | 198 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 11 · Mar 31 · Apr 16 | Oct 22 · Nov 4 · Nov 25 | 222 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Hamilton 3 S
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 Hamilton, AL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Hamilton 3 S (station USC00013645, elevation 435 ft), 3.1 mi from Hamilton. 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 Hamilton
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville, AL | 29 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 4 |
| Amory, MS | 31 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| Tuscumbia, AL | 43 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 3 |
| Tupelo, MS | 45 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 10 |
| Saltillo, MS | 45 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 10 |
| Jasper, AL | 45 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 4 |
| Sheffield, AL | 45 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 3 |
| Muscle Shoals, AL | 46 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 3 |
| Booneville, MS | 50 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 3 |
| Columbus, MS | 50 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 12 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hamilton?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Hamilton is around April 11. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 27, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 26.
When is the first frost in Hamilton?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 27. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 15 and a 90% chance by November 10.
Can it frost in Hamilton 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 23.
What growing zone is Hamilton?
Hamilton is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 5 to 10°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 35570. See growing zones in Alabama.
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