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Will it freeze in Kentwood in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Kentwood 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.
4 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 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 43°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 Kentwood
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 26, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Nwsfo 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 | Apr 27 · May 11 · May 27 | Sep 21 · Oct 3 · Oct 14 | 145 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 16 · Apr 30 · May 17 | Oct 1 · Oct 14 · Oct 28 | 167 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 4 · Apr 18 · May 5 | Oct 11 · Oct 26 · Nov 11 | 192 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Nwsfo 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 Kentwood, MI come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Nwsfo Grand Rapids (station USC00206013, elevation 775 ft), 2.5 mi from Kentwood. 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 Kentwood
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Rapids, MI | 4.3 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Wyoming, MI | 5.6 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 6.2 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Grandville, MI | 8.1 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Walker, MI | 11 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Hudsonville, MI | 14 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Rockford, MI | 17 mi | May 14 | Sep 29 |
| Zeeland, MI | 22 mi | Apr 28 | Oct 21 |
| Hastings, MI | 22 mi | May 3 | Oct 12 |
| Belding, MI | 24 mi | May 18 | Sep 28 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Kentwood?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Kentwood is around April 30. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 17, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 16.
When is the first frost in Kentwood?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 14. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 1 and a 90% chance by October 28.
Can it frost in Kentwood 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 11.
What growing zone is Kentwood?
Kentwood 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 49508. See growing zones in Michigan.
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