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Will it freeze in Hillview in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Sat, Nov 7: 32°F (Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 PM EST to Sun, Nov 8, 6:00 AM EST).
Tonight: forecast low 44°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 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 32°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 38°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 Hillview
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 11, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Louisville WFO. 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 4 · Apr 19 · May 5 | Oct 11 · Oct 23 · Nov 4 | 186 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 23 · Apr 6 · Apr 23 | Oct 21 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 | 209 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 9 · Mar 26 · Apr 9 | Nov 1 · Nov 11 · Nov 29 | 231 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Louisville WFO
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 Hillview, KY come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Louisville WFO (station USC00154958, elevation 632 ft), 4.7 mi from Hillview. 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 Hillview
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherdsville, KY | 5.6 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 25 |
| Louisville, KY | 7.5 mi | Apr 6 | Nov 1 |
| Mount Washington, KY | 7.5 mi | Apr 6 | Nov 1 |
| Shively, KY | 11 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 7 |
| Jeffersontown, KY | 12 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 3 |
| St. Matthews, KY | 13 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 3 |
| Douglass Hills, KY | 14 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 3 |
| Lyndon, KY | 15 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 3 |
| Middletown, KY | 16 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 3 |
| Clarksville, IN | 19 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hillview?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Hillview is around April 6. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 23, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 23.
When is the first frost in Hillview?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 1. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 21 and a 90% chance by November 15.
Can it frost in Hillview 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 19.
What growing zone is Hillview?
Hillview 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 40229. See growing zones in Kentucky.
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