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Will it freeze in Sikeston in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Sikeston 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.
3 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 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 33°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 35°F Frost possible · Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 41°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 Sikeston
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 19, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Sikeston Pwr Station. 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 20 · Apr 4 · Apr 21 | Oct 14 · Oct 26 · Nov 8 | 205 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 8 · Mar 26 · Apr 9 | Oct 21 · Nov 6 · Nov 25 | 225 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 26 · Mar 14 · Mar 31 | Nov 1 · Nov 19 · Dec 10 | 248 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Sikeston Pwr Station
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 Sikeston, MO come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Sikeston Pwr Station (station USC00237772, elevation 310 ft), 2.1 mi from Sikeston. 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 Sikeston
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter, MO | 22 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 3 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | 29 mi | Apr 5 | Oct 25 |
| Jackson, MO | 34 mi | Apr 7 | Oct 29 |
| Union City, TN | 43 mi | Apr 3 | Oct 29 |
| Poplar Bluff, MO | 47 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| Caruthersville, MO | 48 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 9 |
| Kennett, MO | 52 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 1 |
| Metropolis, IL | 53 mi | Apr 6 | Oct 27 |
| Mayfield, KY | 53 mi | Apr 9 | Oct 19 |
| Paducah, KY | 53 mi | Apr 6 | Oct 27 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Sikeston?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Sikeston is around March 26. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 9, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 8.
When is the first frost in Sikeston?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 6. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 21 and a 90% chance by November 25.
Can it frost in Sikeston 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 4.
What growing zone is Sikeston?
Sikeston 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 63801. See growing zones in Missouri.
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