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Will it freeze in Tipton in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Sat, Nov 7: 30°F (Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 PM EST to Sun, Nov 8, 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 · Scattered Rain Showers
- Fri, Nov 6 33°F Frost possible · Mostly 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 35°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 Tipton
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 28, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Tipton 5 SW. 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 20 · May 5 · May 20 | Sep 24 · Oct 6 · Oct 20 | 153 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 9 · Apr 23 · May 9 | Oct 3 · Oct 17 · Nov 1 | 174 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 28 · Apr 11 · Apr 29 | Oct 15 · Oct 28 · Nov 10 | 198 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Tipton 5 SW
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 Tipton, IN come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Tipton 5 SW (station USC00128784, elevation 890 ft), 5.3 mi from Tipton. 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 Tipton
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elwood, IN | 11 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 18 |
| Cicero, IN | 11 mi | Apr 23 | Oct 17 |
| Sheridan, IN | 12 mi | Apr 23 | Oct 17 |
| Kokomo, IN | 14 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 18 |
| Noblesville, IN | 17 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 21 |
| Westfield, IN | 18 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 21 |
| Alexandria, IN | 19 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 18 |
| Fishers, IN | 22 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 21 |
| Carmel, IN | 22 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 21 |
| Anderson, IN | 23 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 23 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Tipton?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Tipton is around April 23. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 9, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 9.
When is the first frost in Tipton?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 17. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 3 and a 90% chance by November 1.
Can it frost in Tipton 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 5.
What growing zone is Tipton?
Tipton 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 46072. See growing zones in Indiana.
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