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Will it freeze in Hastings in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Sat, Nov 7: 31°F (Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 PM EST to Sun, Nov 8, 6:00 AM EST).
Tonight: forecast low 37°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
5 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 37°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers
- Fri, Nov 6 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 31°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 34°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 Hastings
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 26, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Hastings. 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 30 · May 17 · Jun 1 | Sep 17 · Oct 1 · Oct 13 | 135 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 20 · May 3 · May 22 | Sep 29 · Oct 12 · Oct 28 | 158 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 9 · Apr 24 · May 11 | Oct 9 · Oct 26 · Nov 8 | 181 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Hastings
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 Hastings, MI come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Hastings (station USC00203661, elevation 821 ft), 0.6 mi from Hastings. 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 Hastings
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentwood, MI | 22 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 14 |
| Springfield, MI | 23 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 19 |
| Charlotte, MI | 24 mi | May 1 | Oct 15 |
| Battle Creek, MI | 24 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 19 |
| Ionia, MI | 25 mi | May 3 | Oct 12 |
| East Grand Rapids, MI | 26 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Wyoming, MI | 27 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 29 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Grand Ledge, MI | 29 mi | May 1 | Oct 13 |
| Grandville, MI | 29 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hastings?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Hastings is around May 3. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 22, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 20.
When is the first frost in Hastings?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 12. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 29 and a 90% chance by October 28.
Can it frost in Hastings 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 17.
What growing zone is Hastings?
Hastings 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 49058. See growing zones in Michigan.
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