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Will it freeze in Forest in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Forest during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 46°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 46°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy then Patchy Frost
- Sun, Nov 8 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Frost
- Mon, Nov 9 38°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 39°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 41°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 Forest
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 12, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Forest. 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 11 · Apr 30 | Oct 12 · Oct 24 · Nov 7 | 196 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 7 · Mar 28 · Apr 20 | Oct 20 · Nov 2 · Nov 18 | 221 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 18 · Mar 14 · Apr 3 | Oct 31 · Nov 12 · Dec 1 | 247 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Forest
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 Forest, MS come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Forest (station USC00223107, elevation 450 ft), 3.2 mi from Forest. 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 Forest
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon, MS | 30 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 14 |
| Flowood, MS | 35 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 14 |
| Philadelphia, MS | 35 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 9 |
| Canton, MS | 37 mi | Mar 22 | Nov 6 |
| Pearl, MS | 37 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 14 |
| Madison, MS | 39 mi | Mar 6 | Nov 19 |
| Ridgeland, MS | 40 mi | Mar 6 | Nov 19 |
| Richland, MS | 41 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 14 |
| Jackson, MS | 43 mi | Mar 6 | Nov 19 |
| Meridian, MS | 46 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 12 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Forest?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Forest is around March 28. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 20, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 7.
When is the first frost in Forest?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 2. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 20 and a 90% chance by November 18.
Can it frost in Forest 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 11.
What growing zone is Forest?
Forest 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 39074. See growing zones in Mississippi.
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