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Will it freeze in Taunton in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Mon, Nov 9: 32°F (Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 PM EST to Tue, Nov 10, 6:00 AM EST).
Tonight: forecast low 62°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 62°F Above 36°F · Chance Light Rain
- Fri, Nov 6 55°F Above 36°F · Rain
- Sat, Nov 7 42°F Above 36°F · Chance Light Rain
- Sun, Nov 8 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 32°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 28°F Hard freeze · 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 Taunton
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 1, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Taunton. 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 23 · May 4 · May 18 | Sep 27 · Oct 8 · Oct 24 | 157 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 10 · Apr 22 · May 6 | Oct 4 · Oct 19 · Nov 4 | 179 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 28 · Apr 8 · Apr 22 | Oct 16 · Nov 1 · Nov 16 | 205 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Taunton
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 Taunton, MA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Taunton (station USC00198367, elevation 20 ft), 1.5 mi from Taunton. 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 Taunton
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater, MA | 7.5 mi | May 1 | Oct 9 |
| Attleboro, MA | 11 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 15 |
| Fall River, MA | 12 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 15 |
| Brockton, MA | 13 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 19 |
| North Attleborough, MA | 13 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 19 |
| Pawtucket, RI | 14 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 19 |
| East Providence, RI | 16 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 30 |
| Central Falls, RI | 16 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 19 |
| Providence, RI | 17 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 30 |
| New Bedford, MA | 19 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 15 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Taunton?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Taunton is around April 22. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 6, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 10.
When is the first frost in Taunton?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 19. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 4 and a 90% chance by November 4.
Can it frost in Taunton 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 4.
What growing zone is Taunton?
Taunton is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b (average annual extreme minimum temperature −5 to 0°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 02780. See growing zones in Massachusetts.
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