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Will it freeze in Melrose Park in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Melrose Park during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 40°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 40°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers 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 42°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 Melrose Park
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 7, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Chicago Ohare Intl 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 | Apr 15 · Apr 29 · May 13 | Oct 3 · Oct 18 · Oct 30 | 170 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 3 · Apr 16 · May 1 | Oct 15 · Oct 28 · Nov 11 | 193 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 21 · Apr 5 · Apr 19 | Oct 27 · Nov 7 · Nov 22 | 217 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Chicago Ohare Intl 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 Melrose Park, IL come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Chicago Ohare Intl Airport (station USW00094846, elevation 658 ft), 7.3 mi from Melrose Park. 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 Melrose Park
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellwood, IL | 1.2 mi | Apr 16 | Oct 28 |
| Maywood, IL | 1.9 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 31 |
| River Grove, IL | 1.9 mi | Apr 16 | Oct 28 |
| Northlake, IL | 2.5 mi | Apr 16 | Oct 28 |
| River Forest, IL | 2.5 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 31 |
| Franklin Park, IL | 2.5 mi | Apr 16 | Oct 28 |
| Berkeley, IL | 2.5 mi | Apr 16 | Oct 28 |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 2.5 mi | Apr 16 | Oct 28 |
| Broadview, IL | 3.1 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 31 |
| Hillside, IL | 3.1 mi | Apr 16 | Oct 28 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Melrose Park?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Melrose Park is around April 16. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 1, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 3.
When is the first frost in Melrose Park?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 28. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 15 and a 90% chance by November 11.
Can it frost in Melrose Park 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 29.
What growing zone is Melrose Park?
Melrose Park 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 60160. See growing zones in Illinois.
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