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Will it freeze in London in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Sat, Nov 7: 30°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.
6 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 · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 30°F Freeze · Areas Of Frost
- Sun, Nov 8 30°F Freeze · Widespread Frost
- Mon, Nov 9 33°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 36°F Frost possible · 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 London
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 3, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at London Corbin Airport. 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 11 · Apr 28 · May 13 | Oct 5 · Oct 15 · Oct 27 | 170 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 31 · Apr 15 · May 3 | Oct 13 · Oct 25 · Nov 6 | 192 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 16 · Apr 1 · Apr 20 | Oct 22 · Nov 3 · Nov 19 | 216 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at London Corbin Airport
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 London, KY come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: London Corbin Airport (station USW00003849, elevation 1,188 ft), 2.1 mi from London. 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 London
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin, KY | 13 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 25 |
| Williamsburg, KY | 27 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 22 |
| Somerset, KY | 29 mi | Apr 5 | Oct 30 |
| Berea, KY | 35 mi | Apr 5 | Nov 2 |
| Middlesborough, KY | 40 mi | Apr 23 | Oct 19 |
| Richmond, KY | 44 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 22 |
| Monticello, KY | 47 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 26 |
| La Follette, TN | 52 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 25 |
| Danville, KY | 53 mi | Apr 9 | Oct 27 |
| Nicholasville, KY | 60 mi | Apr 13 | Oct 28 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in London?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in London is around April 15. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 3, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 31.
When is the first frost in London?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 25. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 13 and a 90% chance by November 6.
Can it frost in London 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 London?
London 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 40741. See growing zones in Kentucky.
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