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Will it freeze in Norton Shores in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Norton Shores during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 35°F. Frost possible.
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 35°F Frost possible · Chance Rain Showers
- Fri, Nov 6 33°F Frost possible · Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 40°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 39°F Above 36°F · 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 Norton Shores
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 2, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Muskegon County Airport. 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 12 · May 27 | Sep 24 · Oct 6 · Oct 19 | 148 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 17 · Apr 30 · May 18 | Oct 2 · Oct 19 · Nov 3 | 170 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 4 · Apr 19 · May 7 | Oct 17 · Nov 2 · Nov 19 | 198 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Muskegon County Airport
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 Norton Shores, MI come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Muskegon County Airport (station USW00014840, elevation 625 ft), 0.1 mi from Norton Shores. 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 Norton Shores
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon Heights, MI | 2.5 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 19 |
| Muskegon, MI | 4.3 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 19 |
| Grand Haven, MI | 8.1 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 24 |
| Walker, MI | 27 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Zeeland, MI | 27 mi | Apr 28 | Oct 21 |
| Hudsonville, MI | 29 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Holland, MI | 29 mi | Apr 28 | Oct 21 |
| Grandville, MI | 30 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 32 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Wyoming, MI | 33 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Norton Shores?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Norton Shores is around April 30. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 18, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 17.
When is the first frost in Norton Shores?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 19. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 2 and a 90% chance by November 3.
Can it frost in Norton Shores 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 12.
What growing zone is Norton Shores?
Norton Shores is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b (average annual extreme minimum temperature −5 to 0°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 49444. See growing zones in Michigan.
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