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Will it freeze in Columbia Heights in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Fri, Nov 6: 30°F (Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 PM CST to Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 AM CST).
Tonight: forecast low 33°F. Frost possible.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
2 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 30°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
- Sat, Nov 7 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 37°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 38°F Above 36°F · 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 Columbia Heights
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 27, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Lower St Anthony Falls. 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 20 · May 4 · May 21 | Sep 23 · Oct 5 · Oct 20 | 154 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 10 · Apr 23 · May 7 | Oct 2 · Oct 16 · Oct 30 | 175 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 2 · Apr 14 · Apr 27 | Oct 12 · Oct 27 · Nov 9 | 195 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Lower St Anthony Falls
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 Columbia Heights, MN come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Lower St Anthony Falls (station USC00214884, elevation 754 ft), 4.9 mi from Columbia Heights. 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 Columbia Heights
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Anthony, MN | 1.9 mi | Apr 28 | Oct 8 |
| New Brighton, MN | 2.5 mi | Apr 28 | Oct 8 |
| Fridley, MN | 2.5 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 8 |
| Brooklyn Center, MN | 3.7 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 8 |
| Arden Hills, MN | 4.3 mi | Apr 23 | Oct 20 |
| Mounds View, MN | 4.3 mi | Apr 23 | Oct 20 |
| Robbinsdale, MN | 4.3 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 12 |
| Spring Lake Park, MN | 4.3 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 8 |
| Roseville, MN | 5.0 mi | Apr 28 | Oct 8 |
| Falcon Heights, MN | 5.6 mi | Apr 28 | Oct 8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Columbia Heights?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Columbia Heights is around April 23. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 7, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 10.
When is the first frost in Columbia Heights?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 16. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 2 and a 90% chance by October 30.
Can it frost in Columbia Heights 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 4.
What growing zone is Columbia Heights?
Columbia Heights is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a (average annual extreme minimum temperature −20 to −15°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 55421. See growing zones in Minnesota.
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