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Will it freeze in Glencoe in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Tonight: 30°F (Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST).
Tonight: forecast low 30°F. Freeze.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
5 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 30°F Freeze · Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 27°F Hard freeze · Areas Of Fog
- Sat, Nov 7 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 36°F Frost possible · 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 Glencoe
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 15, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Brownton Wastewater Plant. 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 10 · May 24 | Sep 14 · Sep 26 · Oct 8 | 139 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 17 · Apr 30 · May 13 | Sep 21 · Oct 4 · Oct 18 | 156 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 6 · Apr 20 · May 3 | Sep 30 · Oct 15 · Oct 27 | 177 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Brownton Wastewater Plant
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 Glencoe, MN come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Brownton Wastewater Plant (station USC00211065, elevation 1,040 ft), 9.7 mi from Glencoe. 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 Glencoe
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson, MN | 14 mi | Apr 28 | Oct 8 |
| Waconia, MN | 19 mi | May 5 | Oct 5 |
| Belle Plaine, MN | 22 mi | May 2 | Oct 5 |
| Minnetrista, MN | 24 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 8 |
| Victoria, MN | 25 mi | May 5 | Oct 5 |
| Carver, MN | 25 mi | May 5 | Oct 5 |
| Delano, MN | 25 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 8 |
| Jordan, MN | 26 mi | May 2 | Oct 5 |
| Mound, MN | 27 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 9 |
| Chaska, MN | 27 mi | May 5 | Oct 5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Glencoe?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Glencoe is around April 30. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 13, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 17.
When is the first frost in Glencoe?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 4. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 21 and a 90% chance by October 18.
Can it frost in Glencoe 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 10.
What growing zone is Glencoe?
Glencoe is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4b (average annual extreme minimum temperature −25 to −20°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 55336. See growing zones in Minnesota.
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