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Will it freeze in Smiths Station in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Smiths Station during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 61°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 AM EST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 61°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 42°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 43°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 43°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 44°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 46°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 Smiths Station
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 1, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Mulberry Grove. 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 5 · Apr 21 | Oct 23 · Nov 5 · Nov 21 | 216 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 25 · Mar 21 · Apr 13 | Nov 1 · Nov 18 · Dec 5 | 243 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 3 · Mar 3 · Apr 2 | Nov 8 · Dec 1 · Dec 25 | 272 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Mulberry Grove
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 Smiths Station, AL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Mulberry Grove (station USC00096148, elevation 501 ft), 6.1 mi from Smiths Station. 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 Smiths Station
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phenix City, AL | 6.2 mi | Mar 5 | Nov 23 |
| Columbus, GA | 13 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 11 |
| Opelika, AL | 19 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| Valley, AL | 21 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Cusseta, GA | 22 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 8 |
| Auburn, AL | 24 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 17 |
| Lanett, AL | 24 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Tuskegee, AL | 35 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 8 |
| LaGrange, GA | 35 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 5 |
| Eufaula, AL | 42 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 17 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Smiths Station?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Smiths Station is around March 21. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 13, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 25.
When is the first frost in Smiths Station?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 18. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 1 and a 90% chance by December 5.
Can it frost in Smiths Station 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 5.
What growing zone is Smiths Station?
Smiths Station 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 36870. See growing zones in Alabama.
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