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Will it freeze in Sheridan in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Sheridan during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 46°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
3 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 39°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 34°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 34°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 41°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 Sheridan
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 15, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Sheridan. 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 25 · Apr 11 · Apr 26 | Oct 12 · Oct 26 · Nov 8 | 198 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 11 · Apr 1 · Apr 17 | Oct 20 · Nov 3 · Nov 20 | 218 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 28 · Mar 16 · Apr 6 | Oct 30 · Nov 15 · Dec 3 | 245 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Sheridan
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 Sheridan, AR come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Sheridan (station USC00036562, elevation 250 ft), 3.2 mi from Sheridan. 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 Sheridan
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton, AR | 19 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 7 |
| White Hall, AR | 20 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 16 |
| Bryant, AR | 21 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 7 |
| Malvern, AR | 22 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 5 |
| Pine Bluff, AR | 25 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 16 |
| Little Rock, AR | 29 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 10 |
| North Little Rock, AR | 34 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 10 |
| Hot Springs, AR | 37 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
| Maumelle, AR | 37 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 1 |
| Arkadelphia, AR | 39 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Sheridan?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Sheridan is around April 1. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 17, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 11.
When is the first frost in Sheridan?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 3. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 20 and a 90% chance by November 20.
Can it frost in Sheridan 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 11.
What growing zone is Sheridan?
Sheridan 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 72150. See growing zones in Arkansas.
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