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Will it freeze in Opelika in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Opelika during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 58°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 58°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 41°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 42°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 42°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 43°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 45°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 Opelika
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 18, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Opelika. 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 24 · Apr 10 · Apr 25 | Oct 12 · Oct 27 · Nov 9 | 199 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 6 · Mar 29 · Apr 15 | Oct 22 · Nov 5 · Nov 22 | 223 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 19 · Mar 13 · Apr 1 | Nov 1 · Nov 18 · Dec 7 | 251 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Opelika
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 Opelika, AL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Opelika (station USC00016129, elevation 640 ft), 4.1 mi from Opelika. 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 Opelika
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | 7.5 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 17 |
| Valley, AL | 16 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Lanett, AL | 17 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Smiths Station, AL | 19 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 18 |
| Tuskegee, AL | 24 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 8 |
| Phenix City, AL | 25 mi | Mar 5 | Nov 23 |
| Columbus, GA | 31 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 11 |
| LaGrange, GA | 32 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 5 |
| Roanoke, AL | 34 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 3 |
| Alexander City, AL | 37 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Opelika?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Opelika is around March 29. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 15, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 6.
When is the first frost in Opelika?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 5. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 22 and a 90% chance by November 22.
Can it frost in Opelika 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 Opelika?
Opelika 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 36801. See growing zones in Alabama.
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