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Will it freeze in Rushville 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 45°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 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers
- Fri, Nov 6 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 31°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 38°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 37°F Above 36°F · 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 Rushville
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 1, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Rushville. 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 · Apr 30 · May 15 | Sep 29 · Oct 13 · Oct 24 | 163 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 4 · Apr 19 · May 5 | Oct 11 · Oct 23 · Nov 2 | 185 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 23 · Apr 6 · Apr 23 | Oct 21 · Nov 1 · Nov 14 | 206 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Rushville
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 Rushville, IN come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Rushville (station USC00127646, elevation 948 ft), 1.1 mi from Rushville. 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 Rushville
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connersville, IN | 16 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 9 |
| Shelbyville, IN | 18 mi | Apr 17 | Oct 22 |
| Greensburg, IN | 19 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 26 |
| Greenfield, IN | 21 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 22 |
| New Castle, IN | 21 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 17 |
| Batesville, IN | 25 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 16 |
| Cumberland, IN | 29 mi | Apr 20 | Oct 21 |
| McCordsville, IN | 32 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 26 |
| Pendleton, IN | 32 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 23 |
| Richmond, IN | 33 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 20 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Rushville?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Rushville is around April 19. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 5, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 4.
When is the first frost in Rushville?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 23. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 11 and a 90% chance by November 2.
Can it frost in Rushville 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 30.
What growing zone is Rushville?
Rushville 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 46173. See growing zones in Indiana.
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