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Will it freeze in Garrett 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 41°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 41°F Above 36°F · Rain Showers Likely
- Fri, Nov 6 34°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 31°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 36°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 Garrett
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 29, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Garrett. 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 7 · May 22 | Sep 24 · Oct 6 · Oct 19 | 151 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 15 · Apr 29 · May 11 | Oct 4 · Oct 17 · Oct 30 | 171 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 3 · Apr 18 · May 3 | Oct 16 · Oct 29 · Nov 12 | 194 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Garrett
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 Garrett, IN come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Garrett (station USC00123206, elevation 880 ft), 0.9 mi from Garrett. 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 Garrett
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, IN | 3.7 mi | May 2 | Oct 10 |
| Kendallville, IN | 9.3 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 17 |
| Huntertown, IN | 9.3 mi | May 2 | Oct 10 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 18 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 21 |
| New Haven, IN | 21 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 19 |
| Angola, IN | 21 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 16 |
| Columbia City, IN | 22 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 17 |
| Bryan, OH | 31 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 17 |
| Sturgis, MI | 34 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 21 |
| Winona Lake, IN | 37 mi | Apr 28 | Oct 18 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Garrett?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Garrett is around April 29. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 11, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 15.
When is the first frost in Garrett?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 17. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 4 and a 90% chance by October 30.
Can it frost in Garrett 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 7.
What growing zone is Garrett?
Garrett 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 46738. See growing zones in Indiana.
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