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Will it freeze in Cloquet in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Tonight: 23°F (Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST).
Tonight: forecast low 23°F. Hard freeze.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
7 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 23°F Hard freeze · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 23°F Hard freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 32°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 33°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 30°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 31°F Freeze · 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 Cloquet
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 3, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Cloquet. 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 27 · Jun 7 · Jun 21 | Aug 29 · Sep 12 · Sep 25 | 95 days |
| 32°F freeze | May 13 · May 26 · Jun 9 | Sep 9 · Sep 23 · Oct 4 | 118 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 28 · May 12 · May 28 | Sep 18 · Oct 3 · Oct 18 | 142 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Cloquet
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 Cloquet, MN come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Cloquet (station USC00211630, elevation 1,265 ft), 1.7 mi from Cloquet. 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 Cloquet
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermantown, MN | 14 mi | May 18 | Oct 1 |
| Duluth, MN | 18 mi | May 14 | Oct 12 |
| Superior, WI | 20 mi | May 6 | Oct 9 |
| Hibbing, MN | 51 mi | Jun 5 | Sep 8 |
| Virginia, MN | 55 mi | May 12 | Oct 1 |
| Grand Rapids, MN | 60 mi | May 17 | Sep 24 |
| Ashland, WI | 78 mi | May 20 | Oct 2 |
| Brainerd, MN | 85 mi | May 8 | Sep 29 |
| North Branch, MN | 87 mi | May 19 | Sep 25 |
| Cambridge, MN | 88 mi | May 2 | Oct 4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Cloquet?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Cloquet is around May 26. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after June 9, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after May 13.
When is the first frost in Cloquet?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around September 23. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 9 and a 90% chance by October 4.
Can it frost in Cloquet 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 June 7.
What growing zone is Cloquet?
Cloquet is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4a (average annual extreme minimum temperature −30 to −25°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 55720. See growing zones in Minnesota.
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