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Will it freeze in Saco in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Mon, Nov 9: 30°F (Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 PM EST to Tue, Nov 10, 6:00 AM EST).
Tonight: forecast low 58°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 58°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
- Fri, Nov 6 49°F Above 36°F · Light Rain
- Sat, Nov 7 39°F Above 36°F · Light Rain
- Sun, Nov 8 33°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 30°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 24°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 Saco
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 27, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Portland Intl Jetport. 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 28 · May 7 · May 20 | Sep 24 · Oct 4 · Oct 17 | 149 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 16 · Apr 26 · May 7 | Oct 2 · Oct 15 · Oct 30 | 170 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 3 · Apr 14 · Apr 25 | Oct 14 · Oct 27 · Nov 9 | 195 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Portland Intl Jetport
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 Saco, ME come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Portland Intl Jetport (station USW00014764, elevation 45 ft), 10 mi from Saco. 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 Saco
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddeford, ME | 6.2 mi | May 9 | Oct 3 |
| South Portland, ME | 9.9 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 15 |
| Portland, ME | 12 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 15 |
| Westbrook, ME | 13 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 15 |
| Sanford, ME | 19 mi | May 16 | Sep 30 |
| Somersworth, NH | 30 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 9 |
| Rochester, NH | 32 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 9 |
| Dover, NH | 33 mi | May 3 | Oct 10 |
| Portsmouth, NH | 37 mi | May 4 | Oct 8 |
| Auburn, ME | 39 mi | Apr 25 | Oct 19 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Saco?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Saco is around April 26. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 7, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 16.
When is the first frost in Saco?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 15. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 2 and a 90% chance by October 30.
Can it frost in Saco 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 7.
What growing zone is Saco?
Saco is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a (average annual extreme minimum temperature −10 to −5°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 04064. See growing zones in Maine.
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