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Will it freeze in Clemmons in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Clemmons during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 61°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 61°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 40°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 40°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 Clemmons
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 8, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Pfafftown. 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 8 · Apr 21 · May 8 | Oct 11 · Oct 23 · Nov 2 | 184 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 25 · Apr 9 · Apr 23 | Oct 20 · Oct 31 · Nov 11 | 204 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 12 · Mar 28 · Apr 12 | Oct 28 · Nov 8 · Nov 24 | 226 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Pfafftown
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 Clemmons, NC come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Pfafftown (station USC00316686, elevation 950 ft), 8.5 mi from Clemmons. 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 Clemmons
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisville, NC | 5.6 mi | Apr 9 | Oct 31 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 8.7 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Midway, NC | 9.9 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 28 |
| Mocksville, NC | 14 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 25 |
| Walkertown, NC | 14 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| King, NC | 17 mi | Apr 6 | Oct 31 |
| Lexington, NC | 17 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 28 |
| Kernersville, NC | 18 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| Thomasville, NC | 20 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| High Point, NC | 22 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Clemmons?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Clemmons is around April 9. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 23, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 25.
When is the first frost in Clemmons?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 31. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 20 and a 90% chance by November 11.
Can it frost in Clemmons 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 21.
What growing zone is Clemmons?
Clemmons 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 27012. See growing zones in North Carolina.
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