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Will it freeze in Hastings in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Tonight: 31°F (Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST).
Tonight: forecast low 31°F. Freeze.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
2 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 31°F Freeze · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 43°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 39°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 43°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 Hastings
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 25, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Hastings Municipal Airport. 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 19 · May 1 · May 14 | Sep 25 · Oct 7 · Oct 20 | 158 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 8 · Apr 22 · May 5 | Oct 2 · Oct 16 · Oct 28 | 176 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 29 · Apr 12 · Apr 26 | Oct 10 · Oct 25 · Nov 7 | 196 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Hastings Municipal Airport
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 Hastings, NE come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Hastings Municipal Airport (station USW00094949, elevation 1,940 ft), 2.0 mi from Hastings. 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 Hastings
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island, NE | 22 mi | Apr 23 | Oct 15 |
| Kearney, NE | 37 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 10 |
| York, NE | 46 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 18 |
| Holdrege, NE | 53 mi | May 2 | Oct 11 |
| Seward, NE | 71 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 12 |
| Lexington, NE | 72 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 13 |
| Crete, NE | 75 mi | Apr 23 | Oct 12 |
| Columbus, NE | 79 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 15 |
| Beatrice, NE | 89 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 15 |
| Schuyler, NE | 91 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 15 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hastings?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Hastings is around April 22. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 5, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 8.
When is the first frost in Hastings?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 16. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 2 and a 90% chance by October 28.
Can it frost in Hastings 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 May 1.
What growing zone is Hastings?
Hastings is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a (average annual extreme minimum temperature −10 to −5°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 68901. See growing zones in Nebraska.
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