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Will it freeze in Lincoln in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Lincoln during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 49°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
2 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear then Areas Of Frost
- Sun, Nov 8 35°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy then Patchy Frost
- Mon, Nov 9 37°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 39°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 Lincoln
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 15, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Talladega 10 Nne. 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 22 · Apr 10 · Apr 26 | Oct 16 · Oct 27 · Nov 8 | 201 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 2 · Mar 26 · Apr 14 | Oct 25 · Nov 4 · Nov 18 | 225 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 15 · Mar 8 · Mar 28 | Nov 2 · Nov 15 · Dec 3 | 252 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Talladega 10 Nne
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 Lincoln, AL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Talladega 10 Nne (station USW00073803, elevation 525 ft), 4.1 mi from Lincoln. 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 Lincoln
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pell City, AL | 8.1 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 4 |
| Talladega, AL | 11 mi | Apr 5 | Nov 1 |
| Oxford, AL | 15 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 9 |
| Odenville, AL | 19 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 1 |
| Anniston, AL | 19 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 9 |
| Margaret, AL | 21 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 1 |
| Moody, AL | 21 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 1 |
| Southside, AL | 22 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
| Springville, AL | 23 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 1 |
| Rainbow City, AL | 24 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Lincoln?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Lincoln is around March 26. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 14, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 2.
When is the first frost in Lincoln?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 4. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 25 and a 90% chance by November 18.
Can it frost in Lincoln 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 10.
What growing zone is Lincoln?
Lincoln 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 35096. See growing zones in Alabama.
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