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Will it freeze in Kennett in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Kennett during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 45°F. Above 36°F.
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 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 43°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 Kennett
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 13, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Kennett Radio Kboa. 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 | Mar 23 · Apr 9 · Apr 26 | Oct 10 · Oct 22 · Nov 4 | 195 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 12 · Mar 31 · Apr 15 | Oct 18 · Nov 1 · Nov 16 | 215 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 28 · Mar 19 · Apr 4 | Oct 30 · Nov 13 · Dec 2 | 238 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Kennett Radio Kboa
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 Kennett, MO come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Kennett Radio Kboa (station USC00234417, elevation 270 ft), 1.9 mi from Kennett. 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 Kennett
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caruthersville, MO | 22 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 9 |
| Blytheville, AR | 22 mi | Mar 18 | Nov 14 |
| Paragould, AR | 29 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 6 |
| Osceola, AR | 38 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 6 |
| Dexter, MO | 39 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 3 |
| Dyersburg, TN | 40 mi | Mar 28 | Nov 2 |
| Poplar Bluff, MO | 42 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| Ripley, TN | 45 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 6 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 46 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 9 |
| Trumann, AR | 47 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Kennett?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Kennett is around March 31. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 15, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 12.
When is the first frost in Kennett?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 1. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 18 and a 90% chance by November 16.
Can it frost in Kennett 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 April 9.
What growing zone is Kennett?
Kennett is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 5 to 10°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 63857. See growing zones in Missouri.
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