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Will it freeze in West Plains in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Fri, Nov 6: 31°F (Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 PM CST to Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 AM CST).
Tonight: forecast low 38°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
4 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 38°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Drizzle
- Fri, Nov 6 31°F Freeze · Mostly Clear then Areas Of Frost
- Sat, Nov 7 30°F Freeze · Widespread Frost
- Sun, Nov 8 32°F Freeze · Clear then Areas Of Frost
- Mon, Nov 9 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 39°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 West Plains
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 31, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at W Plains. 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 12 · Apr 27 · May 12 | Oct 1 · Oct 13 · Oct 24 | 167 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 31 · Apr 16 · May 3 | Oct 8 · Oct 21 · Nov 2 | 189 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 18 · Apr 4 · Apr 21 | Oct 17 · Oct 31 · Nov 16 | 211 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at W Plains
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 West Plains, MO come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: W Plains (station USC00238880, elevation 1,105 ft), 0.8 mi from West Plains. 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 West Plains
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home, AR | 40 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 1 |
| Pocahontas, AR | 60 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 1 |
| Walnut Ridge, AR | 68 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 5 |
| Batesville, AR | 68 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| Marshfield, MO | 71 mi | Apr 13 | Oct 24 |
| Rogersville, MO | 71 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 13 |
| St. Robert, MO | 77 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 21 |
| Waynesville, MO | 77 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 21 |
| Ozark, MO | 78 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 23 |
| Harrison, AR | 78 mi | Apr 3 | Oct 30 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in West Plains?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in West Plains is around April 16. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 3, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 31.
When is the first frost in West Plains?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 21. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 8 and a 90% chance by November 2.
Can it frost in West Plains 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 27.
What growing zone is West Plains?
West Plains 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 65775. See growing zones in Missouri.
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