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Will it freeze in Bedford in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Fri, Nov 6: 31°F (Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 PM EST to Sat, Nov 7, 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.
5 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 31°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 30°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 32°F Freeze · Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 38°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 Bedford
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 30, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Oolitic Purdue Ex Fm. 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 · May 1 · May 18 | Sep 29 · Oct 10 · Oct 22 | 161 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 6 · Apr 20 · May 7 | Oct 6 · Oct 20 · Oct 30 | 181 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 24 · Apr 7 · Apr 25 | Oct 16 · Oct 30 · Nov 12 | 203 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Oolitic Purdue Ex Fm
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 Bedford, IN come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Oolitic Purdue Ex Fm (station USC00126580, elevation 652 ft), 3.9 mi from Bedford. 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 Bedford
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IN | 21 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 26 |
| Ellettsville, IN | 27 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 26 |
| Salem, IN | 27 mi | Apr 17 | Oct 22 |
| Seymour, IN | 33 mi | Apr 16 | Oct 21 |
| Linton, IN | 38 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 26 |
| Martinsville, IN | 39 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 15 |
| Washington, IN | 39 mi | Apr 10 | Oct 25 |
| Columbus, IN | 39 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 25 |
| Scottsburg, IN | 40 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 20 |
| Jasper, IN | 40 mi | Apr 10 | Nov 1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bedford?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Bedford is around April 20. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 7, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 6.
When is the first frost in Bedford?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 20. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 6 and a 90% chance by October 30.
Can it frost in Bedford 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 1.
What growing zone is Bedford?
Bedford 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 47421. See growing zones in Indiana.
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