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Will it freeze in Livingston in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Tonight: 29°F (Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM MST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM MST).
Tonight: forecast low 29°F. Freeze.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM MST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM MST.
6 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 29°F Freeze · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 32°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 37°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 Livingston
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is September 26, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Livingston Mission Field. 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 | May 31 · Jun 16 · Jul 6 | Aug 14 · Sep 1 · Sep 15 | 76 days |
| 32°F freeze | May 13 · May 27 · Jun 14 | Aug 27 · Sep 14 · Sep 30 | 108 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 30 · May 13 · May 30 | Sep 8 · Sep 26 · Oct 12 | 135 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Livingston Mission Field
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 Livingston, MT come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Livingston Mission Field (station USW00024150, elevation 4,643 ft), 6.0 mi from Livingston. 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 Livingston
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 24 mi | May 26 | Sep 22 |
| Belgrade, MT | 31 mi | May 26 | Sep 16 |
| Laurel, MT | 86 mi | May 5 | Oct 3 |
| Helena, MT | 95 mi | May 9 | Sep 30 |
| Billings, MT | 97 mi | May 4 | Oct 7 |
| Butte, MT | 103 mi | Jun 13 | Sep 5 |
| Powell, WY | 107 mi | May 19 | Sep 20 |
| Cody, WY | 107 mi | May 12 | Oct 1 |
| Lewistown, MT | 109 mi | May 23 | Sep 21 |
| Anaconda, MT | 128 mi | Jun 1 | Sep 14 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Livingston?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Livingston is around May 27. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after June 14, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after May 13.
When is the first frost in Livingston?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around September 14. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by August 27 and a 90% chance by September 30.
Can it frost in Livingston 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 June 16.
What growing zone is Livingston?
Livingston is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a (average annual extreme minimum temperature −20 to −15°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 59047. See growing zones in Montana.
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