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Will it freeze in Springfield in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Springfield during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 67°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 67°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
- Fri, Nov 6 57°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 48°F Above 36°F · 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 Springfield
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is January 5, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Panama City Bay County Airport. 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 | Jan 31 · Feb 25 · Mar 18 | Nov 11 · Dec 1 · Dec 30 | 281 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 5 · Feb 7 · Mar 5 | Nov 23 · Dec 24 · Jan 23 | 318 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 23 · Jan 23 · Feb 22 | Dec 5 · Jan 5 · Feb 3 | 349 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Panama City Bay County Airport
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 Springfield, FL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Panama City Bay County Airport (station USW00003882, elevation 21 ft), 5.5 mi from Springfield. 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 Springfield
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callaway, FL | 4.3 mi | Feb 7 | Dec 24 |
| Lynn Haven, FL | 5.0 mi | Feb 15 | Dec 12 |
| Panama City, FL | 6.2 mi | Feb 15 | Dec 12 |
| Panama City Beach, FL | 17 mi | Feb 25 | Dec 1 |
| Freeport, FL | 39 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 28 |
| DeFuniak Springs, FL | 48 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 28 |
| Marianna, FL | 48 mi | Mar 1 | Nov 27 |
| Destin, FL | 54 mi | Feb 5 | Dec 28 |
| Niceville, FL | 58 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 19 |
| Fort Walton Beach, FL | 63 mi | Feb 5 | Dec 28 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Springfield?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Springfield is around February 7. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 5, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 5.
When is the first frost in Springfield?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 24. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 23 and a 90% chance by January 23.
Can it frost in Springfield 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 February 25.
What growing zone is Springfield?
Springfield is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 25 to 30°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 32401. See growing zones in Florida.
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