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Will it freeze in Litchfield 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 28°F Hard freeze · Areas Of Fog
- Sat, Nov 7 34°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 · Partly 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 Litchfield
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 10, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Litchfield. 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 2 · May 15 · May 31 | Sep 12 · Sep 24 · Oct 5 | 130 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 23 · May 6 · May 22 | Sep 20 · Oct 2 · Oct 15 | 147 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 11 · Apr 27 · May 11 | Sep 27 · Oct 10 · Oct 24 | 167 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Litchfield
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 Litchfield, MN come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Litchfield (station USC00214778, elevation 1,120 ft), 0.6 mi from Litchfield. 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 Litchfield
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson, MN | 18 mi | Apr 28 | Oct 8 |
| Willmar, MN | 26 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 7 |
| Glencoe, MN | 30 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 4 |
| Waite Park, MN | 31 mi | May 3 | Oct 7 |
| St. Joseph, MN | 32 mi | May 3 | Oct 7 |
| Buffalo, MN | 32 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 9 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 33 mi | May 7 | Sep 30 |
| Becker, MN | 36 mi | May 7 | Sep 28 |
| Delano, MN | 36 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 8 |
| Sauk Rapids, MN | 37 mi | May 7 | Sep 30 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Litchfield?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Litchfield is around May 6. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 22, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 23.
When is the first frost in Litchfield?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 2. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 20 and a 90% chance by October 15.
Can it frost in Litchfield 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 15.
What growing zone is Litchfield?
Litchfield 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 55355. See growing zones in Minnesota.
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