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Will it freeze in Hopkinsville 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 CST to Sun, Nov 8, 6:00 AM CST).
Tonight: forecast low 44°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
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 · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 32°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 33°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 39°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 Hopkinsville
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 13, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Hopkinsville. 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 | Mar 31 · Apr 14 · May 1 | Oct 11 · Oct 24 · Nov 5 | 191 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 18 · Apr 4 · Apr 19 | Oct 20 · Nov 2 · Nov 18 | 211 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 2 · Mar 22 · Apr 7 | Oct 31 · Nov 13 · Dec 1 | 235 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Hopkinsville
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 Hopkinsville, KY come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Hopkinsville (station USC00153994, elevation 520 ft), 2.7 mi from Hopkinsville. 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 Hopkinsville
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove, KY | 12 mi | Apr 6 | Oct 28 |
| Clarksville, TN | 20 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 1 |
| Princeton, KY | 29 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 24 |
| Russellville, KY | 32 mi | Apr 9 | Oct 28 |
| Madisonville, KY | 35 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 1 |
| Central City, KY | 37 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 20 |
| Pleasant View, TN | 39 mi | Apr 9 | Nov 1 |
| Springfield, TN | 41 mi | Apr 9 | Oct 28 |
| Ashland City, TN | 47 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 26 |
| Greenbrier, TN | 48 mi | Apr 9 | Oct 28 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hopkinsville?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Hopkinsville is around April 4. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 19, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 18.
When is the first frost in Hopkinsville?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 2. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 20 and a 90% chance by November 18.
Can it frost in Hopkinsville 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 14.
What growing zone is Hopkinsville?
Hopkinsville 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 42240. See growing zones in Kentucky.
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