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Will it freeze in Pelham in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Pelham during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 53°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 53°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 41°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 43°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 45°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 46°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 Pelham
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 22, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Helena. 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 15 · Apr 3 · Apr 21 | Oct 17 · Oct 30 · Nov 13 | 210 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 26 · Mar 19 · Apr 9 | Oct 26 · Nov 8 · Nov 29 | 236 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 8 · Mar 4 · Mar 25 | Nov 3 · Nov 22 · Dec 13 | 262 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Helena
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 Pelham, AL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Helena (station USC00013781, elevation 480 ft), 6.3 mi from Pelham. 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 Pelham
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover, AL | 5.6 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 8 |
| Chelsea, AL | 6.2 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 8 |
| Helena, AL | 8.7 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 8 |
| Alabaster, AL | 8.7 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 16 |
| Vestavia Hills, AL | 9.9 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 11 |
| Homewood, AL | 9.9 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 11 |
| Columbiana, AL | 12 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 16 |
| Mountain Brook, AL | 12 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 11 |
| Bessemer, AL | 14 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 10 |
| Calera, AL | 14 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 16 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Pelham?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Pelham is around March 19. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 9, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 26.
When is the first frost in Pelham?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 8. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 26 and a 90% chance by November 29.
Can it frost in Pelham 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 3.
What growing zone is Pelham?
Pelham is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 15 to 20°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 35124. See growing zones in Alabama.
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