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Will it freeze in Grand Rapids in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Grand Rapids during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 38°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
3 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 38°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 37°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 36°F Frost possible · Mostly 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 Grand Rapids
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 23, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at E Grand Rapids. 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 | May 3 · May 18 · May 31 | Sep 20 · Oct 1 · Oct 12 | 136 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 24 · May 6 · May 23 | Sep 29 · Oct 10 · Oct 25 | 157 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 11 · Apr 27 · May 13 | Oct 8 · Oct 23 · Nov 7 | 178 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at E Grand Rapids
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 Grand Rapids, MI come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: E Grand Rapids (station USC00202375, elevation 746 ft), 2.7 mi from Grand Rapids. 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 Grand Rapids
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Rapids, MI | 2.5 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Wyoming, MI | 5.6 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Walker, MI | 5.6 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Kentwood, MI | 6.2 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 14 |
| Grandville, MI | 6.2 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Hudsonville, MI | 12 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Rockford, MI | 13 mi | May 14 | Sep 29 |
| Zeeland, MI | 21 mi | Apr 28 | Oct 21 |
| Belding, MI | 23 mi | May 18 | Sep 28 |
| Greenville, MI | 25 mi | May 18 | Sep 28 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Grand Rapids?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Grand Rapids is around May 6. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 23, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 24.
When is the first frost in Grand Rapids?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 10. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 29 and a 90% chance by October 25.
Can it frost in Grand Rapids 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 18.
What growing zone is Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids 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 49503. See growing zones in Michigan.
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