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Will it freeze in King in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in King during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 60°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 60°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers
- Fri, Nov 6 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 41°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 King
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 11, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Rural Hall. 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 6 · Apr 20 · May 7 | Oct 9 · Oct 22 · Nov 3 | 186 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 21 · Apr 6 · Apr 21 | Oct 17 · Oct 31 · Nov 14 | 209 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 8 · Mar 25 · Apr 8 | Oct 27 · Nov 11 · Dec 1 | 233 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Rural Hall
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 King, NC come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Rural Hall (station USC00317548, elevation 960 ft), 4.0 mi from King. 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 King
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisville, NC | 12 mi | Apr 9 | Oct 31 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 13 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Walkertown, NC | 14 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Clemmons, NC | 17 mi | Apr 9 | Oct 31 |
| Kernersville, NC | 19 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| Stokesdale, NC | 21 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| Oak Ridge, NC | 22 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| Mount Airy, NC | 22 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 23 |
| Midway, NC | 22 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 28 |
| Summerfield, NC | 26 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in King?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in King is around April 6. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 21, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 21.
When is the first frost in King?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 31. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 17 and a 90% chance by November 14.
Can it frost in King 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 20.
What growing zone is King?
King 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 27021. See growing zones in North Carolina.
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