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Will it freeze in Pratt in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Pratt during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 34°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 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 42°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 44°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 45°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 Pratt
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 30, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Pratt 3NW. 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 11 | Sep 26 · Oct 11 · Oct 24 | 165 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 6 · Apr 20 · May 2 | Oct 4 · Oct 20 · Nov 1 | 183 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 26 · Apr 9 · Apr 23 | Oct 16 · Oct 30 · Nov 12 | 201 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Pratt 3NW
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 Pratt, KS come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Pratt 3NW (station USC00146549, elevation 1,942 ft), 1.9 mi from Pratt. 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 Pratt
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend, KS | 46 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 15 |
| Hutchinson, KS | 53 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 21 |
| Goddard, KS | 66 mi | Apr 8 | Oct 27 |
| Dodge City, KS | 68 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 20 |
| Maize, KS | 71 mi | Apr 8 | Oct 27 |
| McPherson, KS | 76 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 24 |
| Valley Center, KS | 77 mi | Apr 10 | Oct 27 |
| Wichita, KS | 78 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 29 |
| Haysville, KS | 78 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 22 |
| Park City, KS | 79 mi | Apr 10 | Oct 27 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Pratt?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Pratt is around April 20. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 2, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 6.
When is the first frost in Pratt?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 20. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 4 and a 90% chance by November 1.
Can it frost in Pratt 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 Pratt?
Pratt 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 67124. See growing zones in Kansas.
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