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Will it freeze in Hickory Hills in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Hickory Hills during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 41°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
2 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 41°F Above 36°F · Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 41°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 42°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 Hickory Hills
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 1, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Little Red School Hse. 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 | Apr 16 · Apr 30 · May 18 | Sep 28 · Oct 12 · Oct 24 | 163 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 6 · Apr 19 · May 5 | Oct 8 · Oct 22 · Nov 3 | 183 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 26 · Apr 7 · Apr 22 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 16 | 206 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Little Red School Hse
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 Hickory Hills, IL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Little Red School Hse (station USC00115110, elevation 715 ft), 2.7 mi from Hickory Hills. 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 Hickory Hills
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeview, IL | 1.2 mi | Apr 10 | Nov 1 |
| Palos Hills, IL | 1.9 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 22 |
| Justice, IL | 1.9 mi | Apr 10 | Nov 1 |
| Chicago Ridge, IL | 3.1 mi | Apr 10 | Nov 1 |
| Willow Springs, IL | 3.1 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 22 |
| Worth, IL | 3.1 mi | Apr 10 | Nov 1 |
| Burbank, IL | 3.1 mi | Apr 10 | Nov 1 |
| Oak Lawn, IL | 3.7 mi | Apr 10 | Nov 1 |
| Countryside, IL | 4.3 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 22 |
| Summit, IL | 4.3 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 31 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hickory Hills?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Hickory Hills is around April 19. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 5, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 6.
When is the first frost in Hickory Hills?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 22. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 8 and a 90% chance by November 3.
Can it frost in Hickory Hills 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 30.
What growing zone is Hickory Hills?
Hickory Hills 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 60457. See growing zones in Illinois.
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