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Will it freeze in Sylacauga in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Sylacauga during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 50°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 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 42°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear then Areas Of Frost
- Sun, Nov 8 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy then Patchy Frost
- Mon, Nov 9 37°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 38°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 39°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 Sylacauga
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 8, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Sylacauga 4 NE. 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 29 · Apr 14 · Apr 30 | Oct 10 · Oct 23 · Nov 4 | 192 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 13 · Apr 2 · Apr 19 | Oct 16 · Oct 31 · Nov 15 | 211 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 24 · Mar 19 · Apr 8 | Oct 24 · Nov 8 · Nov 30 | 236 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Sylacauga 4 NE
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 Sylacauga, AL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Sylacauga 4 NE (station USC00017999, elevation 490 ft), 3.9 mi from Sylacauga. 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 Sylacauga
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talladega, AL | 20 mi | Apr 5 | Nov 1 |
| Columbiana, AL | 20 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 16 |
| Chelsea, AL | 22 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 8 |
| Pell City, AL | 25 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 4 |
| Alexander City, AL | 27 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 8 |
| Calera, AL | 27 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 16 |
| Lincoln, AL | 29 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 4 |
| Pelham, AL | 29 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 8 |
| Leeds, AL | 30 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 11 |
| Clanton, AL | 31 mi | Mar 22 | Nov 10 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Sylacauga?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Sylacauga is around April 2. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 19, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 13.
When is the first frost in Sylacauga?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 31. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 16 and a 90% chance by November 15.
Can it frost in Sylacauga 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 14.
What growing zone is Sylacauga?
Sylacauga 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 35150. See growing zones in Alabama.
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