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Will it freeze in Winfield in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Winfield during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 39°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
1 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 39°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 40°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 44°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
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 Winfield
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 1, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Winfield 3NE. 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 9 · Apr 26 · May 8 | Sep 29 · Oct 13 · Oct 25 | 170 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 31 · Apr 16 · May 1 | Oct 7 · Oct 22 · Nov 3 | 189 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 17 · Apr 3 · Apr 22 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 | 209 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Winfield 3NE
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 Winfield, KS come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Winfield 3NE (station USC00148964, elevation 1,233 ft), 3.8 mi from Winfield. 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 Winfield
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas City, KS | 12 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 27 |
| Mulvane, KS | 21 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 22 |
| Wellington, KS | 24 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 29 |
| Derby, KS | 27 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 22 |
| Haysville, KS | 30 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 22 |
| Augusta, KS | 32 mi | Apr 13 | Oct 25 |
| Andover, KS | 32 mi | Apr 10 | Oct 27 |
| Blackwell, OK | 35 mi | Apr 12 | Oct 29 |
| Ponca City, OK | 37 mi | Apr 10 | Oct 27 |
| Wichita, KS | 37 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 29 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Winfield?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Winfield is around April 16. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 1, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 31.
When is the first frost in Winfield?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 22. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 7 and a 90% chance by November 3.
Can it frost in Winfield 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 Winfield?
Winfield is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 0 to 5°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 67156. See growing zones in Kansas.
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