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Will it freeze in Burlington in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Burlington during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 62°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 62°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
- Fri, Nov 6 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 43°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 41°F Above 36°F · 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 Burlington
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 23, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Burlington Fire Station #5. 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 25 · Apr 10 · May 2 | Oct 17 · Oct 30 · Nov 10 | 203 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 8 · Mar 29 · Apr 15 | Oct 26 · Nov 9 · Nov 25 | 226 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 22 · Mar 15 · Apr 3 | Nov 6 · Nov 23 · Dec 14 | 255 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Burlington Fire Station #5
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 Burlington, NC come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Burlington Fire Station #5 (station USC00311239, elevation 660 ft), 1.6 mi from Burlington. 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 Burlington
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elon, NC | 3.1 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 2 |
| Gibsonville, NC | 4.3 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 2 |
| Graham, NC | 4.3 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 3 |
| Mebane, NC | 11 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 3 |
| Pleasant Garden, NC | 18 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 6 |
| Greensboro, NC | 20 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 4 |
| Hillsborough, NC | 21 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 4 |
| Reidsville, NC | 22 mi | Apr 5 | Nov 2 |
| Carrboro, NC | 24 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 3 |
| Siler City, NC | 24 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Burlington?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Burlington is around March 29. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 15, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 8.
When is the first frost in Burlington?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 9. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 26 and a 90% chance by November 25.
Can it frost in Burlington 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 10.
What growing zone is Burlington?
Burlington is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 10 to 15°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 27201. See growing zones in North Carolina.
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