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Will it freeze in Milton in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Milton during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 62°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 62°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 55°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 48°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 49°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 49°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Wed, Nov 11 51°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 Milton
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 24, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Whiting Field NAS South. 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 20 · Mar 16 · Apr 5 | Oct 31 · Nov 14 · Dec 4 | 246 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 1 · Feb 28 · Mar 23 | Nov 9 · Nov 27 · Jan 2 | 276 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 9 · Feb 13 · Mar 12 | Nov 19 · Dec 24 · Jan 29 | 311 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Whiting Field NAS South
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 Milton, FL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Whiting Field NAS South (station USW00053847, elevation 178 ft), 5.4 mi from Milton. 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 Milton
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola, FL | 16 mi | Feb 14 | Dec 9 |
| Gulf Breeze, FL | 19 mi | Feb 14 | Dec 9 |
| Crestview, FL | 29 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 12 |
| Fort Walton Beach, FL | 29 mi | Feb 5 | Dec 28 |
| Brewton, AL | 33 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 15 |
| Niceville, FL | 35 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 19 |
| Destin, FL | 38 mi | Feb 5 | Dec 28 |
| Robertsdale, AL | 39 mi | Mar 5 | Nov 23 |
| Orange Beach, AL | 40 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 29 |
| Foley, AL | 40 mi | Mar 5 | Nov 23 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Milton?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Milton is around February 28. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 23, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 1.
When is the first frost in Milton?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 27. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 9 and a 90% chance by January 2.
Can it frost in Milton 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 16.
What growing zone is Milton?
Milton 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 32530. See growing zones in Florida.
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