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Will it freeze in Roanoke Rapids in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Roanoke Rapids 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 · Chance Rain Showers
- Fri, Nov 6 50°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 41°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 39°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 Roanoke Rapids
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 22, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Roanoke Rapids. 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 29 · Apr 12 · Apr 30 | Oct 16 · Oct 31 · Nov 12 | 199 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 15 · Mar 31 · Apr 16 | Oct 28 · Nov 9 · Nov 25 | 222 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 28 · Mar 18 · Apr 4 | Nov 7 · Nov 22 · Dec 14 | 252 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Roanoke Rapids
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 Roanoke Rapids, NC come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Roanoke Rapids (station USC00317319, elevation 210 ft), 2.6 mi from Roanoke Rapids. 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 Roanoke Rapids
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia, VA | 19 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 34 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 7 |
| Nashville, NC | 37 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 5 |
| Tarboro, NC | 38 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 9 |
| Franklin, VA | 42 mi | Apr 7 | Nov 2 |
| Henderson, NC | 43 mi | Apr 16 | Oct 26 |
| Wilson, NC | 52 mi | Mar 22 | Nov 12 |
| Williamston, NC | 53 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 12 |
| Oxford, NC | 53 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 6 |
| Petersburg, VA | 54 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 3 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Roanoke Rapids?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Roanoke Rapids is around March 31. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 16, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 15.
When is the first frost in Roanoke Rapids?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 9. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 28 and a 90% chance by November 25.
Can it frost in Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids?
Roanoke Rapids 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 27870. See growing zones in North Carolina.
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