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Will it freeze in Sanford in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Sanford during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 64°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 64°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Fri, Nov 6 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 38°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 Sanford
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 7, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Sanford 8 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 | Apr 7 · Apr 22 · May 9 | Oct 8 · Oct 21 · Nov 2 | 181 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 26 · Apr 10 · Apr 25 | Oct 15 · Oct 30 · Nov 12 | 203 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 9 · Mar 28 · Apr 11 | Oct 26 · Nov 7 · Nov 25 | 225 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Sanford 8 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 Sanford, NC come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Sanford 8 NE (station USC00317656, elevation 262 ft), 7.8 mi from Sanford. 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 Sanford
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsboro, NC | 16 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 7 |
| Whispering Pines, NC | 21 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 5 |
| Lillington, NC | 21 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 6 |
| Holly Springs, NC | 22 mi | Apr 6 | Nov 3 |
| Siler City, NC | 23 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 4 |
| Apex, NC | 23 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 8 |
| Spring Lake, NC | 24 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 10 |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC | 24 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 1 |
| Southern Pines, NC | 24 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 5 |
| Angier, NC | 25 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Sanford?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Sanford is around April 10. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 25, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 26.
When is the first frost in Sanford?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 30. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 15 and a 90% chance by November 12.
Can it frost in Sanford 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 22.
What growing zone is Sanford?
Sanford 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 27330. See growing zones in North Carolina.
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