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Will it freeze in Batesville in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Sat, Nov 7: 31°F (Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 PM EST to Sun, Nov 8, 6:00 AM EST).
Tonight: forecast low 43°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
6 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 34°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 31°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 32°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 35°F Frost possible · 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 Batesville
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 26, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Milan 5 NE. 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 24 · May 8 · May 23 | Sep 23 · Oct 6 · Oct 18 | 151 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 14 · Apr 30 · May 15 | Oct 3 · Oct 16 · Oct 29 | 168 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 3 · Apr 17 · May 4 | Oct 12 · Oct 26 · Nov 6 | 191 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Milan 5 NE
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 Batesville, IN come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Milan 5 NE (station USC00125658, elevation 975 ft), 13 mi from Batesville. 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 Batesville
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensburg, IN | 16 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 26 |
| Lawrenceburg, IN | 22 mi | Apr 13 | Oct 31 |
| Harrison, OH | 23 mi | Apr 16 | Oct 28 |
| Connersville, IN | 25 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 9 |
| Rushville, IN | 25 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 23 |
| Oxford, OH | 29 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 22 |
| North Vernon, IN | 30 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 21 |
| Cheviot, OH | 34 mi | Apr 17 | Oct 26 |
| Shelbyville, IN | 35 mi | Apr 17 | Oct 22 |
| Hamilton, OH | 35 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 18 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Batesville?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Batesville is around April 30. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 15, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 14.
When is the first frost in Batesville?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 16. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 3 and a 90% chance by October 29.
Can it frost in Batesville 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 May 8.
What growing zone is Batesville?
Batesville is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b (average annual extreme minimum temperature −5 to 0°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 47006. See growing zones in Indiana.
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