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Will it freeze in Terre Haute 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 46°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
3 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 46°F Above 36°F · Scattered Rain Showers
- Fri, Nov 6 32°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 32°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 34°F Frost possible · Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 40°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 Terre Haute
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 30, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Terre Haute Indiana State. 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 11 · Apr 26 · May 15 | Sep 26 · Oct 10 · Oct 23 | 166 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 31 · Apr 15 · May 3 | Oct 4 · Oct 19 · Nov 2 | 187 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 15 · Apr 1 · Apr 20 | Oct 14 · Oct 30 · Nov 14 | 208 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Terre Haute Indiana State
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 Terre Haute, IN come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Terre Haute Indiana State (station USC00128723, elevation 507 ft), 1.7 mi from Terre Haute. 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 Terre Haute
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil, IN | 14 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 24 |
| Paris, IL | 20 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 20 |
| Greencastle, IN | 31 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 15 |
| Linton, IN | 32 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 26 |
| Robinson, IL | 37 mi | Apr 13 | Oct 22 |
| Charleston, IL | 43 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 23 |
| Ellettsville, IN | 43 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 26 |
| Crawfordsville, IN | 47 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 12 |
| Danville, IL | 48 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 20 |
| Bloomington, IN | 50 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 26 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Terre Haute?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Terre Haute is around April 15. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 3, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 31.
When is the first frost in Terre Haute?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 19. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 4 and a 90% chance by November 2.
Can it frost in Terre Haute 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 26.
What growing zone is Terre Haute?
Terre Haute 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 47807. See growing zones in Indiana.
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