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Will it freeze in Orange Beach in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Orange Beach during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 64°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 64°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 58°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 52°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 52°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 53°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Wed, Nov 11 53°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 Orange Beach
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 21, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Pensacola Forest Sherman NAS. 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 | Feb 21 · Mar 13 · Apr 2 | Oct 30 · Nov 15 · Dec 5 | 248 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 31 · Feb 28 · Mar 20 | Nov 8 · Nov 29 · Jan 2 | 277 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 2 · Feb 6 · Mar 9 | Nov 17 · Dec 21 · Jan 22 | 314 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Pensacola Forest Sherman NAS
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 Orange Beach, AL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Pensacola Forest Sherman NAS (station USW00003855, elevation 28 ft), 17 mi from Orange Beach. 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 Orange Beach
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Shores, AL | 6.2 mi | Mar 5 | Nov 23 |
| Foley, AL | 8.1 mi | Mar 5 | Nov 23 |
| Robertsdale, AL | 19 mi | Mar 5 | Nov 23 |
| Fairhope, AL | 23 mi | Mar 10 | Nov 17 |
| Gulf Breeze, FL | 25 mi | Feb 14 | Dec 9 |
| Pensacola, FL | 26 mi | Feb 14 | Dec 9 |
| Loxley, AL | 29 mi | Mar 5 | Nov 23 |
| Daphne, AL | 29 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 19 |
| Spanish Fort, AL | 34 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 19 |
| Milton, FL | 40 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 27 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Orange Beach?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Orange Beach is around February 28. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 20, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 31.
When is the first frost in Orange Beach?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 29. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 8 and a 90% chance by January 2.
Can it frost in Orange Beach 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 March 13.
What growing zone is Orange Beach?
Orange Beach is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 20 to 25°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 36561. See growing zones in Alabama.
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