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Will it freeze in Torrington in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Wed, Nov 11: 31°F (Wed, Nov 11, 6:00 PM EST to Thu, Nov 12, 6:00 AM EST).
Tonight: forecast low 59°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
3 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 59°F Above 36°F · Rain Showers Likely
- Fri, Nov 6 50°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers
- Sat, Nov 7 41°F Above 36°F · Rain Showers Likely
- Sun, Nov 8 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 35°F Frost possible · Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 31°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
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 Torrington
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 18, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Bakersville. 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 | May 4 · May 19 · May 31 | Sep 15 · Sep 27 · Oct 7 | 130 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 24 · May 8 · May 22 | Sep 25 · Oct 5 · Oct 21 | 151 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 11 · Apr 26 · May 11 | Oct 3 · Oct 18 · Nov 4 | 176 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Bakersville
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 Torrington, CT come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Bakersville (station USC00060227, elevation 686 ft), 6.3 mi from Torrington. 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 Torrington
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol, CT | 14 mi | Apr 25 | Oct 18 |
| Waterbury, CT | 20 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 16 |
| New Britain, CT | 21 mi | Apr 17 | Oct 26 |
| Hartford, CT | 24 mi | Apr 17 | Oct 26 |
| Naugatuck, CT | 24 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 26 |
| Meriden, CT | 27 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 16 |
| Westfield, MA | 29 mi | May 3 | Oct 8 |
| Agawam, MA | 29 mi | May 3 | Oct 8 |
| Middletown, CT | 32 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 16 |
| West Springfield, MA | 32 mi | May 3 | Oct 8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Torrington?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Torrington is around May 8. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 22, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 24.
When is the first frost in Torrington?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 5. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 25 and a 90% chance by October 21.
Can it frost in Torrington 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 May 19.
What growing zone is Torrington?
Torrington is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a (average annual extreme minimum temperature −10 to −5°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 06790. See growing zones in Connecticut.
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