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Will it freeze in Wendell in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Wendell 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 then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 43°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 42°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 Wendell
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 19, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Clayton 3E. 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 26 · Apr 10 · Apr 24 | Oct 17 · Oct 31 · Nov 11 | 203 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 10 · Mar 28 · Apr 11 | Oct 27 · Nov 8 · Nov 22 | 225 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 23 · Mar 15 · Apr 1 | Nov 4 · Nov 19 · Dec 9 | 251 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Clayton 3E
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 Wendell, NC come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Clayton 3E (station USC00311817, elevation 332 ft), 11 mi from Wendell. 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 Wendell
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zebulon, NC | 3.1 mi | Mar 28 | Nov 8 |
| Archer Lodge, NC | 7.5 mi | Mar 28 | Nov 8 |
| Knightdale, NC | 8.1 mi | Apr 7 | Nov 3 |
| Rolesville, NC | 11 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 4 |
| Clayton, NC | 11 mi | Apr 7 | Nov 3 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 15 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 4 |
| Garner, NC | 16 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 1 |
| Raleigh, NC | 16 mi | Mar 28 | Nov 8 |
| Selma, NC | 18 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| Smithfield, NC | 19 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Wendell?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Wendell is around March 28. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 11, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 10.
When is the first frost in Wendell?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 8. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 27 and a 90% chance by November 22.
Can it frost in Wendell 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 10.
What growing zone is Wendell?
Wendell 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 27591. See growing zones in North Carolina.
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