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Will it freeze in Annapolis in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Annapolis during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 61°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 61°F Above 36°F · Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
- Fri, Nov 6 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 41°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 Annapolis
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 28, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Annapolis Police Brks. 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 24 · Apr 7 · Apr 24 | Oct 21 · Nov 2 · Nov 15 | 210 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 9 · Mar 27 · Apr 9 | Nov 1 · Nov 13 · Dec 1 | 234 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 26 · Mar 14 · Mar 29 | Nov 9 · Nov 28 · Dec 19 | 259 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Annapolis Police Brks
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 Annapolis, MD come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Annapolis Police Brks (station USC00180193, elevation 25 ft), 1.5 mi from Annapolis. 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 Annapolis
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie, MD | 12 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 22 |
| Glenarden, MD | 19 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 22 |
| Chesapeake Beach, MD | 20 mi | Apr 9 | Oct 29 |
| New Carrollton, MD | 20 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 22 |
| Greenbelt, MD | 21 mi | Apr 10 | Nov 1 |
| Laurel, MD | 21 mi | Apr 5 | Nov 9 |
| District Heights, MD | 22 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 8 |
| Cheverly, MD | 22 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 8 |
| Riverdale Park, MD | 22 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 8 |
| Bladensburg, MD | 23 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Annapolis?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Annapolis is around March 27. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 9, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 9.
When is the first frost in Annapolis?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 13. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 1 and a 90% chance by December 1.
Can it frost in Annapolis 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 7.
What growing zone is Annapolis?
Annapolis is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 10 to 15°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 21402. See growing zones in Maryland.
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