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Will it freeze in Pittsfield in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Sun, Nov 8: 32°F (Sun, Nov 8, 6:00 PM EST to Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 AM EST).
Tonight: forecast low 56°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
4 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 56°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers
- Fri, Nov 6 48°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers
- Sat, Nov 7 38°F Above 36°F · Rain Showers
- Sun, Nov 8 32°F Freeze · Slight Chance Light Rain
- Mon, Nov 9 30°F Freeze · Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 31°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 24°F Hard freeze · Slight Chance Light Rain
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 Pittsfield
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 18, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Pittsfield Municipal 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 4 · May 19 · Jun 2 | Sep 12 · Sep 26 · Oct 7 | 129 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 23 · May 5 · May 21 | Sep 23 · Oct 5 · Oct 22 | 152 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 8 · Apr 23 · May 9 | Oct 2 · Oct 18 · Nov 4 | 177 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Pittsfield Municipal 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 Pittsfield, MA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Pittsfield Municipal Airport (station USW00014763, elevation 1,194 ft), 2.2 mi from Pittsfield. 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 Pittsfield
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Adams, MA | 17 mi | May 10 | Oct 4 |
| Rensselaer, NY | 27 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
| Troy, NY | 29 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
| Watervliet, NY | 30 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
| Hudson, NY | 30 mi | Apr 25 | Oct 18 |
| Albany, NY | 31 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 15 |
| Northampton, MA | 31 mi | May 5 | Oct 8 |
| Cohoes, NY | 32 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
| Easthampton, MA | 33 mi | May 3 | Oct 8 |
| Westfield, MA | 34 mi | May 3 | Oct 8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Pittsfield?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Pittsfield is around May 5. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 21, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 23.
When is the first frost in Pittsfield?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 5. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 23 and a 90% chance by October 22.
Can it frost in Pittsfield 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 19.
What growing zone is Pittsfield?
Pittsfield 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 01201. See growing zones in Massachusetts.
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