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Will it freeze in Scottsboro in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Scottsboro during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 45°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
2 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 45°F Above 36°F · Areas Of Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 41°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 35°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 38°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 40°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 Scottsboro
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 8, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Scottsboro. 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 | Apr 2 · Apr 17 · Apr 30 | Oct 9 · Oct 21 · Nov 3 | 188 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 18 · Apr 4 · Apr 20 | Oct 17 · Oct 30 · Nov 12 | 209 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 1 · Mar 22 · Apr 7 | Oct 26 · Nov 8 · Nov 29 | 232 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Scottsboro
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 Scottsboro, AL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Scottsboro (station USC00017304, elevation 615 ft), 2.1 mi from Scottsboro. 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 Scottsboro
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainsville, AL | 16 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 8 |
| Guntersville, AL | 22 mi | Mar 17 | Nov 19 |
| Fort Payne, AL | 24 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 8 |
| Albertville, AL | 28 mi | Mar 17 | Nov 19 |
| Boaz, AL | 32 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 3 |
| Arab, AL | 34 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 18 |
| Huntsville, AL | 36 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 8 |
| Winchester, TN | 38 mi | Apr 6 | Oct 29 |
| Triana, AL | 40 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 8 |
| Madison, AL | 41 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Scottsboro?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Scottsboro is around April 4. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 20, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 18.
When is the first frost in Scottsboro?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 30. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 17 and a 90% chance by November 12.
Can it frost in Scottsboro 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 17.
What growing zone is Scottsboro?
Scottsboro 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 35769. See growing zones in Alabama.
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