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Will it freeze in Asheville in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Sat, Nov 7: 29°F (Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 PM EST to Sun, Nov 8, 6:00 AM EST).
Tonight: forecast low 50°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
5 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 41°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 29°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 30°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 35°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
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 Asheville
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 10, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Asheville. 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 5 · Apr 20 · May 9 | Oct 9 · Oct 21 · Nov 2 | 182 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 20 · Apr 6 · Apr 24 | Oct 17 · Oct 31 · Nov 13 | 205 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 7 · Mar 26 · Apr 10 | Oct 28 · Nov 10 · Nov 28 | 230 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Asheville
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 Asheville, NC come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Asheville (station USW00013872, elevation 2,238 ft), 1.7 mi from Asheville. 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 Asheville
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfin, NC | 5.6 mi | Apr 6 | Oct 31 |
| Fletcher, NC | 9.9 mi | Apr 9 | Oct 28 |
| Black Mountain, NC | 13 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 23 |
| Mills River, NC | 13 mi | Apr 17 | Oct 23 |
| Hendersonville, NC | 18 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 25 |
| Brevard, NC | 24 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 23 |
| Waynesville, NC | 25 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 14 |
| Marion, NC | 32 mi | Apr 5 | Nov 1 |
| Erwin, TN | 40 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 23 |
| Forest City, NC | 42 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 27 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Asheville?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Asheville is around April 6. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 24, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 20.
When is the first frost in Asheville?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 31. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 17 and a 90% chance by November 13.
Can it frost in Asheville 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 20.
What growing zone is Asheville?
Asheville is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 5 to 10°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 28801. See growing zones in North Carolina.
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