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Will it freeze in Springfield in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Springfield during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 43°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 43°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Drizzle
- Fri, Nov 6 34°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy then Patchy Frost
- Sat, Nov 7 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear then Areas Of Frost
- Sun, Nov 8 37°F Above 36°F · Clear then Patchy Frost
- Mon, Nov 9 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 45°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 Springfield
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 7, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Springfield Wbo. 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 2 · Apr 17 · May 2 | Oct 5 · Oct 19 · Oct 29 | 182 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 21 · Apr 4 · Apr 20 | Oct 15 · Oct 27 · Nov 11 | 204 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 8 · Mar 27 · Apr 10 | Oct 23 · Nov 7 · Nov 25 | 226 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Springfield Wbo
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 Springfield, MO come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Springfield Wbo (station USW00093981, elevation 1,325 ft), 0.6 mi from Springfield. 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 Springfield
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield, MO | 6.8 mi | Apr 4 | Oct 27 |
| Republic, MO | 6.8 mi | Apr 9 | Oct 27 |
| Willard, MO | 9.9 mi | Apr 9 | Oct 27 |
| Nixa, MO | 11 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 23 |
| Ozark, MO | 12 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 23 |
| Rogersville, MO | 13 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 13 |
| Marshfield, MO | 24 mi | Apr 13 | Oct 24 |
| Aurora, MO | 28 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 23 |
| Bolivar, MO | 29 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 23 |
| Monett, MO | 40 mi | Apr 9 | Oct 26 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Springfield?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Springfield is around April 4. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 20, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 21.
When is the first frost in Springfield?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 27. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 15 and a 90% chance by November 11.
Can it frost in Springfield 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 17.
What growing zone is Springfield?
Springfield is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 0 to 5°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 65897. See growing zones in Missouri.
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