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Will it freeze in Frankfort in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Fri, Nov 6: 32°F (Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 PM EST to Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 AM EST).
Tonight: forecast low 42°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
4 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 42°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers
- Fri, Nov 6 32°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 30°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 32°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 38°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 37°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 Frankfort
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 1, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Frankfort Disposal. 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 19 · May 2 · May 17 | Sep 27 · Oct 10 · Oct 22 | 159 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 7 · Apr 21 · May 7 | Oct 6 · Oct 21 · Nov 1 | 181 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 26 · Apr 7 · Apr 23 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 14 | 206 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Frankfort Disposal
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 Frankfort, IN come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Frankfort Disposal (station USC00123082, elevation 824 ft), 2.1 mi from Frankfort. 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 Frankfort
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon, IN | 17 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 20 |
| Lafayette, IN | 19 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 18 |
| Sheridan, IN | 21 mi | Apr 23 | Oct 17 |
| Zionsville, IN | 23 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 20 |
| Whitestown, IN | 23 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 20 |
| West Lafayette, IN | 23 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 18 |
| Kokomo, IN | 25 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 18 |
| Crawfordsville, IN | 25 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 12 |
| Tipton, IN | 26 mi | Apr 23 | Oct 17 |
| Westfield, IN | 27 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 21 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Frankfort?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Frankfort is around April 21. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 7, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 7.
When is the first frost in Frankfort?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 21. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 6 and a 90% chance by November 1.
Can it frost in Frankfort 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 2.
What growing zone is Frankfort?
Frankfort 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 46041. See growing zones in Indiana.
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