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Will it freeze in Clarksdale in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Clarksdale during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 47°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 47°F Above 36°F · Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 38°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- 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 Clarksdale
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 24, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Clarksdale. 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 12 · Mar 30 · Apr 14 | Oct 20 · Nov 2 · Nov 17 | 220 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 26 · Mar 16 · Apr 2 | Oct 29 · Nov 12 · Dec 1 | 243 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 10 · Mar 3 · Mar 21 | Nov 7 · Nov 24 · Dec 18 | 267 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Clarksdale
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 Clarksdale, MS come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Clarksdale (station USC00221707, elevation 173 ft), 0.8 mi from Clarksdale. 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 Clarksdale
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena-West Helena, AR | 24 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 16 |
| Cleveland, MS | 32 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 15 |
| Batesville, MS | 38 mi | Mar 28 | Nov 2 |
| Senatobia, MS | 44 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 4 |
| Greenwood, MS | 52 mi | Mar 17 | Nov 5 |
| Indianola, MS | 52 mi | Mar 8 | Nov 20 |
| Grenada, MS | 52 mi | Mar 28 | Nov 4 |
| Hernando, MS | 56 mi | Mar 28 | Nov 5 |
| Forrest City, AR | 58 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 7 |
| Stuttgart, AR | 60 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 17 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Clarksdale?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Clarksdale is around March 16. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 2, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 26.
When is the first frost in Clarksdale?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 12. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 29 and a 90% chance by December 1.
Can it frost in Clarksdale 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 March 30.
What growing zone is Clarksdale?
Clarksdale is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 15 to 20°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 38614. See growing zones in Mississippi.
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