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Will it freeze in Greensboro in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Greensboro during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 63°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 63°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Fri, Nov 6 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 45°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 43°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 Greensboro
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 15, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Greensboro Water Treatment Plant. 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 30 · Apr 12 · Apr 27 | Oct 14 · Oct 27 · Nov 8 | 197 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 18 · Apr 1 · Apr 14 | Oct 23 · Nov 4 · Nov 19 | 217 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 3 · Mar 22 · Apr 5 | Nov 1 · Nov 15 · Dec 2 | 242 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Greensboro Water Treatment Plant
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 Greensboro, NC come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Greensboro Water Treatment Plant (station USC00313625, elevation 765 ft), 1.4 mi from Greensboro. 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 Greensboro
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerfield, NC | 8.1 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| Pleasant Garden, NC | 11 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 6 |
| Oak Ridge, NC | 11 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| High Point, NC | 12 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| Stokesdale, NC | 12 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| Kernersville, NC | 14 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| Archdale, NC | 15 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| Gibsonville, NC | 16 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 2 |
| Elon, NC | 17 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 2 |
| Trinity, NC | 19 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Greensboro?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Greensboro is around April 1. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 14, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 18.
When is the first frost in Greensboro?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 4. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 23 and a 90% chance by November 19.
Can it frost in Greensboro 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 12.
What growing zone is Greensboro?
Greensboro 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 27408. See growing zones in North Carolina.
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