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Will it freeze in Havelock in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Havelock during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 65°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 65°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 57°F Above 36°F · Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
- Sat, Nov 7 44°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 46°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
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 Havelock
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 9, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Cherry Point Mcas. 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 15 · Mar 31 · Apr 14 | Oct 28 · Nov 10 · Nov 27 | 224 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 26 · Mar 19 · Apr 4 | Nov 5 · Nov 22 · Dec 12 | 249 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 4 · Mar 3 · Mar 25 | Nov 16 · Dec 9 · Jan 5 | 279 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Cherry Point Mcas
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 Havelock, NC come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Cherry Point Mcas (station USW00013754, elevation 29 ft), 1.1 mi from Havelock. 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 Havelock
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead City, NC | 16 mi | Mar 18 | Nov 21 |
| New Bern, NC | 16 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 15 |
| Jacksonville, NC | 30 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 16 |
| Holly Ridge, NC | 45 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 13 |
| Washington, NC | 46 mi | Mar 22 | Nov 15 |
| Kinston, NC | 47 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 11 |
| Ayden, NC | 48 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 8 |
| Surf City, NC | 48 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 13 |
| Winterville, NC | 52 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 8 |
| Greenville, NC | 55 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Havelock?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Havelock is around March 19. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 4, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 26.
When is the first frost in Havelock?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 22. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 5 and a 90% chance by December 12.
Can it frost in Havelock 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 March 31.
What growing zone is Havelock?
Havelock 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 28533. See growing zones in North Carolina.
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