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Will it freeze in Tuscaloosa in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Tuscaloosa during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 51°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 51°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 40°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 42°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 43°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 44°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 Tuscaloosa
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 25, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Northport 2 S. 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 14 · Apr 1 · Apr 17 | Oct 20 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 | 213 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 26 · Mar 18 · Apr 4 | Oct 29 · Nov 10 · Nov 29 | 239 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 6 · Mar 3 · Mar 22 | Nov 6 · Nov 25 · Dec 22 | 268 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Northport 2 S
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 Tuscaloosa, AL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Northport 2 S (station USW00073801, elevation 150 ft), 4.0 mi from Tuscaloosa. 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 Tuscaloosa
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northport, AL | 4.3 mi | Mar 18 | Nov 10 |
| Hueytown, AL | 32 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 10 |
| Bessemer, AL | 34 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 10 |
| Pleasant Grove, AL | 37 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 10 |
| Helena, AL | 37 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 8 |
| Fairfield, AL | 39 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 10 |
| Montevallo, AL | 40 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 16 |
| Alabaster, AL | 41 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 16 |
| Hoover, AL | 43 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 8 |
| Homewood, AL | 44 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 11 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Tuscaloosa?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Tuscaloosa is around March 18. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 4, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 26.
When is the first frost in Tuscaloosa?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 10. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 29 and a 90% chance by November 29.
Can it frost in Tuscaloosa 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 1.
What growing zone is Tuscaloosa?
Tuscaloosa 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 35487. See growing zones in Alabama.
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