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Will it freeze in Margaret in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Margaret 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.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear then Patchy Frost
- Sun, Nov 8 37°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 39°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 Margaret
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 11, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Pinson. 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 30 · Apr 16 · Apr 30 | Oct 13 · Oct 25 · Nov 5 | 191 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 16 · Apr 4 · Apr 22 | Oct 21 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 | 212 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 27 · Mar 22 · Apr 10 | Oct 29 · Nov 11 · Dec 1 | 237 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Pinson
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 Margaret, AL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Pinson (station USC00016478, elevation 608 ft), 13 mi from Margaret. 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 Margaret
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odenville, AL | 3.1 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 1 |
| Springville, AL | 5.0 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 1 |
| Moody, AL | 5.0 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 1 |
| Trussville, AL | 5.6 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 1 |
| Clay, AL | 8.7 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 1 |
| Leeds, AL | 11 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 11 |
| Pinson, AL | 12 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 1 |
| Center Point, AL | 13 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 1 |
| Pell City, AL | 14 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 4 |
| Irondale, AL | 14 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 11 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Margaret?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Margaret is around April 4. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 22, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 16.
When is the first frost in Margaret?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 1. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 21 and a 90% chance by November 15.
Can it frost in Margaret 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 16.
What growing zone is Margaret?
Margaret 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 35112. See growing zones in Alabama.
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