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Will it freeze in Wetumpka in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Wetumpka during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 57°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 57°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 40°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 41°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 Wetumpka
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 4, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Montgomery 6SW. 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 | Feb 25 · Mar 17 · Apr 7 | Oct 22 · Nov 6 · Nov 27 | 233 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 9 · Mar 4 · Mar 23 | Nov 1 · Nov 18 · Dec 10 | 262 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 24 · Feb 17 · Mar 14 | Nov 10 · Dec 4 · Jan 4 | 292 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Montgomery 6SW
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 Wetumpka, AL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Montgomery 6SW (station USC00015553, elevation 225 ft), 20 mi from Wetumpka. 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 Wetumpka
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook, AL | 9.9 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 13 |
| Montgomery, AL | 14 mi | Mar 4 | Nov 18 |
| Prattville, AL | 16 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 13 |
| Pike Road, AL | 19 mi | Mar 4 | Nov 18 |
| Alexander City, AL | 30 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 8 |
| Tuskegee, AL | 32 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 8 |
| Clanton, AL | 32 mi | Mar 22 | Nov 10 |
| Auburn, AL | 42 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 17 |
| Sylacauga, AL | 45 mi | Apr 2 | Oct 31 |
| Opelika, AL | 49 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Wetumpka?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Wetumpka is around March 4. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 23, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 9.
When is the first frost in Wetumpka?
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 10.
Can it frost in Wetumpka 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 17.
What growing zone is Wetumpka?
Wetumpka 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 36092. See growing zones in Alabama.
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