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Will it freeze in Selma in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Selma during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 52°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 52°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy then Patchy Frost
- Sun, Nov 8 37°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 38°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 39°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 40°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 Selma
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 1, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Selma. 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 2 · Mar 25 · Apr 13 | Oct 26 · Nov 7 · Nov 23 | 227 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 15 · Mar 8 · Mar 28 | Nov 2 · Nov 18 · Dec 8 | 254 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 28 · Feb 24 · Mar 16 | Nov 12 · Dec 1 · Jan 1 | 284 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Selma
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 Selma, AL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Selma (station USC00017366, elevation 147 ft), 1.3 mi from Selma. 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 Selma
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prattville, AL | 34 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 13 |
| Clanton, AL | 39 mi | Mar 22 | Nov 10 |
| Millbrook, AL | 39 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 13 |
| Montgomery, AL | 45 mi | Mar 4 | Nov 18 |
| Greenville, AL | 46 mi | Mar 8 | Nov 20 |
| Demopolis, AL | 47 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 14 |
| Wetumpka, AL | 49 mi | Mar 4 | Nov 18 |
| Montevallo, AL | 50 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 16 |
| Calera, AL | 52 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 16 |
| Pike Road, AL | 55 mi | Mar 4 | Nov 18 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Selma?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Selma is around March 8. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 28, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 15.
When is the first frost in Selma?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 18. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 2 and a 90% chance by December 8.
Can it frost in Selma 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 25.
What growing zone is Selma?
Selma 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 36701. See growing zones in Alabama.
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