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Will it freeze in DeFuniak Springs in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in DeFuniak Springs during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 64°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 64°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Fri, Nov 6 54°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 48°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Wed, Nov 11 49°F Above 36°F · 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 DeFuniak Springs
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 16, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at De Funiak Springs 1 E. 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 23 · Mar 17 · Apr 5 | Oct 31 · Nov 15 · Dec 5 | 244 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 3 · Feb 28 · Mar 22 | Nov 8 · Nov 28 · Dec 26 | 275 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 10 · Feb 12 · Mar 11 | Nov 18 · Dec 16 · Jan 15 | 306 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at De Funiak Springs 1 E
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 DeFuniak Springs, FL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: De Funiak Springs 1 E (station USC00082220, elevation 245 ft), 1.9 mi from DeFuniak Springs. 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 DeFuniak Springs
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport, FL | 14 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 28 |
| Niceville, FL | 24 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 19 |
| Crestview, FL | 27 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 12 |
| Destin, FL | 30 mi | Feb 5 | Dec 28 |
| Fort Walton Beach, FL | 35 mi | Feb 5 | Dec 28 |
| Panama City Beach, FL | 35 mi | Feb 25 | Dec 1 |
| Opp, AL | 41 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 28 |
| Lynn Haven, FL | 43 mi | Feb 15 | Dec 12 |
| Enterprise, AL | 46 mi | Mar 9 | Nov 21 |
| Andalusia, AL | 47 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in DeFuniak Springs?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in DeFuniak Springs is around February 28. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 22, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 3.
When is the first frost in DeFuniak Springs?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 28. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 8 and a 90% chance by December 26.
Can it frost in DeFuniak Springs 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 DeFuniak Springs?
DeFuniak Springs is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 20 to 25°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 32435. See growing zones in Florida.
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