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Will it freeze in Hagerstown in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Hagerstown during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 54°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
2 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 54°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 44°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 40°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 35°F Frost possible · 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 Hagerstown
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 9, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Hagerstown 1 E. 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 9 · Apr 23 · May 9 | Oct 5 · Oct 18 · Oct 31 | 176 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 29 · Apr 11 · Apr 27 | Oct 14 · Oct 28 · Nov 11 | 199 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 14 · Mar 31 · Apr 11 | Oct 26 · Nov 9 · Nov 25 | 223 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Hagerstown 1 E
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 Hagerstown, MD come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Hagerstown 1 E (station USC00181790, elevation 532 ft), 1.4 mi from Hagerstown. 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 Hagerstown
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro, PA | 11 mi | Apr 25 | Oct 19 |
| Thurmont, MD | 17 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 30 |
| Middletown, MD | 17 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 6 |
| Martinsburg, WV | 19 mi | Apr 17 | Oct 23 |
| Chambersburg, PA | 21 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 25 |
| Frederick, MD | 22 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 6 |
| Walkersville, MD | 22 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 6 |
| Brunswick, MD | 23 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 18 |
| Ranson, WV | 24 mi | Apr 20 | Oct 22 |
| Charles Town, WV | 27 mi | Apr 20 | Oct 22 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hagerstown?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Hagerstown is around April 11. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 27, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 29.
When is the first frost in Hagerstown?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 28. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 14 and a 90% chance by November 11.
Can it frost in Hagerstown 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 23.
What growing zone is Hagerstown?
Hagerstown 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 21740. See growing zones in Maryland.
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