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Will it freeze in Charlotte in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Fri, Nov 6: 32°F (Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 PM EST to Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 AM EST).
Tonight: forecast low 36°F. Frost possible.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
6 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 36°F Frost possible · Rain Showers Likely
- Fri, Nov 6 32°F Freeze · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 29°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 31°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 32°F 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 Charlotte
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 28, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Charlotte. 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 29 · May 13 · May 28 | Sep 21 · Oct 3 · Oct 16 | 141 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 19 · May 1 · May 18 | Oct 1 · Oct 15 · Oct 29 | 164 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 7 · Apr 20 · May 6 | Oct 12 · Oct 28 · Nov 10 | 188 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Charlotte
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 Charlotte, MI come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Charlotte (station USC00201476, elevation 902 ft), 1.2 mi from Charlotte. 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 Charlotte
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Rapids, MI | 9.9 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 14 |
| Grand Ledge, MI | 14 mi | May 1 | Oct 13 |
| Lansing, MI | 17 mi | May 1 | Oct 13 |
| Mason, MI | 20 mi | Apr 28 | Oct 17 |
| East Lansing, MI | 22 mi | Apr 28 | Oct 17 |
| Marshall, MI | 22 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 19 |
| Albion, MI | 22 mi | May 1 | Oct 14 |
| Hastings, MI | 24 mi | May 3 | Oct 12 |
| Springfield, MI | 27 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 19 |
| Battle Creek, MI | 27 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 19 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Charlotte?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Charlotte is around May 1. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 18, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 19.
When is the first frost in Charlotte?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 15. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 1 and a 90% chance by October 29.
Can it frost in Charlotte 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 13.
What growing zone is Charlotte?
Charlotte 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 48813. See growing zones in Michigan.
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