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Will it freeze in Oxford in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Oxford during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 51°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
1 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 51°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear then Patchy Frost
- Sun, Nov 8 38°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 42°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 Oxford
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 21, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Anniston Metro Airport. 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 18 · Apr 6 · Apr 21 | Oct 17 · Oct 31 · Nov 11 | 208 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 1 · Mar 23 · Apr 9 | Oct 27 · Nov 9 · Nov 25 | 231 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 15 · Mar 8 · Mar 28 | Nov 5 · Nov 21 · Dec 9 | 258 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Anniston Metro Airport
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 Oxford, AL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Anniston Metro Airport (station USW00013871, elevation 594 ft), 1.0 mi from Oxford. 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 Oxford
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anniston, AL | 6.2 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 9 |
| Lincoln, AL | 15 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 4 |
| Jacksonville, AL | 16 mi | Apr 6 | Oct 31 |
| Talladega, AL | 17 mi | Apr 5 | Nov 1 |
| Southside, AL | 22 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
| Pell City, AL | 23 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 4 |
| Glencoe, AL | 25 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
| Rainbow City, AL | 26 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
| Gadsden, AL | 30 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
| Attalla, AL | 30 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Oxford?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Oxford is around March 23. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 9, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 1.
When is the first frost in Oxford?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 9. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 27 and a 90% chance by November 25.
Can it frost in Oxford 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 6.
What growing zone is Oxford?
Oxford 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 36203. See growing zones in Alabama.
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