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Will it freeze in Clinton in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Clinton during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 66°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 66°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 53°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Sat, Nov 7 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 44°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 44°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 Clinton
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 18, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Clinton 2 NE. 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 22 · Apr 6 · Apr 19 | Oct 17 · Oct 29 · Nov 10 | 205 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 8 · Mar 26 · Apr 8 | Oct 26 · Nov 7 · Nov 23 | 226 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 22 · Mar 14 · Mar 31 | Nov 3 · Nov 18 · Dec 9 | 253 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Clinton 2 NE
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 Clinton, NC come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Clinton 2 NE (station USC00311881, elevation 158 ft), 3.5 mi from Clinton. 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 Clinton
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn, NC | 27 mi | Mar 28 | Nov 7 |
| Goldsboro, NC | 33 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 18 |
| Hope Mills, NC | 35 mi | Mar 22 | Nov 13 |
| Smithfield, NC | 36 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| Fayetteville, NC | 37 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 10 |
| Selma, NC | 37 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| Lillington, NC | 39 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 6 |
| Spring Lake, NC | 40 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 10 |
| Angier, NC | 42 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 6 |
| Kinston, NC | 46 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 11 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Clinton?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Clinton is around March 26. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 8, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 8.
When is the first frost in Clinton?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 7. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 26 and a 90% chance by November 23.
Can it frost in Clinton 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 6.
What growing zone is Clinton?
Clinton 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 28328. See growing zones in North Carolina.
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