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Will it freeze in Taneytown in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Taneytown during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
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 then Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 38°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 33°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 Taneytown
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 31, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Emmitsburg 2 SE. 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 20 · May 4 · May 22 | Sep 30 · Oct 10 · Oct 23 | 157 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 7 · Apr 22 · May 9 | Oct 7 · Oct 20 · Nov 2 | 179 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 28 · Apr 9 · Apr 25 | Oct 13 · Oct 31 · Nov 13 | 203 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Emmitsburg 2 SE
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 Taneytown, MD come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Emmitsburg 2 SE (station USC00182906, elevation 403 ft), 6.3 mi from Taneytown. 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 Taneytown
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster, MD | 9.9 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 20 |
| Gettysburg, PA | 12 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 21 |
| Thurmont, MD | 13 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 30 |
| Hanover, PA | 14 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 20 |
| Manchester, MD | 15 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 25 |
| Walkersville, MD | 16 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 6 |
| Hampstead, MD | 17 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 25 |
| Mount Airy, MD | 19 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 29 |
| Frederick, MD | 20 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 6 |
| Waynesboro, PA | 23 mi | Apr 25 | Oct 19 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Taneytown?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Taneytown is around April 22. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 9, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 7.
When is the first frost in Taneytown?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 20. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 7 and a 90% chance by November 2.
Can it frost in Taneytown 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 Taneytown?
Taneytown 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 21787. See growing zones in Maryland.
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