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Will it freeze in North Adams in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Mon, Nov 9: 31°F (Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 PM EST to Tue, Nov 10, 6:00 AM EST).
Tonight: forecast low 48°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 PM EST to Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 AM EST.
5 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 48°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers
- Sat, Nov 7 37°F Above 36°F · Rain Showers
- Sun, Nov 8 34°F Frost possible · Chance Rain Showers
- Mon, Nov 9 31°F Freeze · Mostly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 32°F Freeze · Slight Chance Light Rain
- Wed, Nov 11 24°F Hard freeze · Slight Chance Light Rain
- Thu, Nov 12 22°F Hard freeze · Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain And Snow
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 North Adams
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 17, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at North Adams Harriman 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 | May 7 · May 22 · Jun 5 | Sep 12 · Sep 25 · Oct 7 | 124 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 27 · May 10 · May 25 | Sep 21 · Oct 4 · Oct 19 | 147 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 14 · Apr 30 · May 15 | Oct 2 · Oct 17 · Nov 3 | 170 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at North Adams Harriman 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 North Adams, MA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: North Adams Harriman Airport (station USW00054768, elevation 654 ft), 3.0 mi from North Adams. 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 North Adams
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield, MA | 17 mi | May 5 | Oct 5 |
| Greenfield, MA | 27 mi | May 1 | Oct 11 |
| Troy, NY | 29 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
| Watervliet, NY | 30 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
| Cohoes, NY | 30 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
| Rensselaer, NY | 31 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
| Mechanicville, NY | 33 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
| Northampton, MA | 33 mi | May 5 | Oct 8 |
| Albany, NY | 35 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 15 |
| Easthampton, MA | 37 mi | May 3 | Oct 8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in North Adams?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in North Adams is around May 10. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 25, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 27.
When is the first frost in North Adams?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 4. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 21 and a 90% chance by October 19.
Can it frost in North Adams 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 May 22.
What growing zone is North Adams?
North Adams is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b (average annual extreme minimum temperature −15 to −10°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 01247. See growing zones in Massachusetts.
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