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Will it freeze in Zeeland in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Zeeland 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
- Fri, Nov 6 34°F Frost possible · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 35°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 38°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 Zeeland
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 3, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Holland Tulip City 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 25 · May 8 · May 26 | Sep 21 · Oct 6 · Oct 20 | 150 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 13 · Apr 28 · May 16 | Oct 4 · Oct 21 · Nov 4 | 175 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 2 · Apr 16 · May 3 | Oct 21 · Nov 3 · Nov 19 | 201 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Holland Tulip City 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 Zeeland, MI come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Holland Tulip City Airport (station USW00004839, elevation 689 ft), 6.3 mi from Zeeland. 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 Zeeland
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland, MI | 5.6 mi | Apr 28 | Oct 21 |
| Hudsonville, MI | 8.7 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Grandville, MI | 14 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Wyoming, MI | 16 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Walker, MI | 18 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Grand Haven, MI | 20 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 24 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 21 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Allegan, MI | 22 mi | May 4 | Oct 15 |
| Kentwood, MI | 22 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 14 |
| East Grand Rapids, MI | 22 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Zeeland?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Zeeland is around April 28. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 16, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 13.
When is the first frost in Zeeland?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 21. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 4 and a 90% chance by November 4.
Can it frost in Zeeland 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 8.
What growing zone is Zeeland?
Zeeland 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 49464. See growing zones in Michigan.
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