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Will it freeze in Hutchinson in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Hutchinson during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 36°F. Frost possible.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
2 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 41°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 45°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 46°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 Hutchinson
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 31, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Hutchinson. 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 13 · Apr 28 · May 9 | Sep 28 · Oct 13 · Oct 25 | 167 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 2 · Apr 18 · May 2 | Oct 7 · Oct 21 · Nov 4 | 186 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 21 · Apr 7 · Apr 23 | Oct 17 · Oct 31 · Nov 14 | 204 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Hutchinson
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 Hutchinson, KS come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Hutchinson (station USC00143929, elevation 1,540 ft), 1.8 mi from Hutchinson. 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 Hutchinson
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| McPherson, KS | 25 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 24 |
| Newton, KS | 30 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 25 |
| Maize, KS | 32 mi | Apr 8 | Oct 27 |
| Valley Center, KS | 34 mi | Apr 10 | Oct 27 |
| Goddard, KS | 34 mi | Apr 8 | Oct 27 |
| Park City, KS | 37 mi | Apr 10 | Oct 27 |
| Wichita, KS | 40 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 29 |
| Bel Aire, KS | 41 mi | Apr 10 | Oct 27 |
| Haysville, KS | 46 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 22 |
| Andover, KS | 50 mi | Apr 10 | Oct 27 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hutchinson?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Hutchinson is around April 18. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 2, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 2.
When is the first frost in Hutchinson?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 21. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 7 and a 90% chance by November 4.
Can it frost in Hutchinson 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 28.
What growing zone is Hutchinson?
Hutchinson is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b (average annual extreme minimum temperature −5 to 0°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 67505. See growing zones in Kansas.
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