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Will it freeze in Wahoo in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Fri, Nov 6: 30°F (Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 PM CST to Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 AM CST).
Tonight: forecast low 34°F. Frost possible.
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 34°F Frost possible · Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 30°F Freeze · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 40°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 40°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 42°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- 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 Wahoo
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 24, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Wahoo. 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 3 · May 16 | Sep 20 · Oct 4 · Oct 18 | 152 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 10 · Apr 23 · May 8 | Sep 29 · Oct 15 · Oct 27 | 172 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 30 · Apr 12 · Apr 29 | Oct 8 · Oct 24 · Nov 5 | 193 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Wahoo
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 Wahoo, NE come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Wahoo (station USC00258905, elevation 1,220 ft), 0.4 mi from Wahoo. 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 Wahoo
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont, NE | 17 mi | Apr 23 | Oct 15 |
| Gretna, NE | 23 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 18 |
| Schuyler, NE | 28 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 15 |
| Lincoln, NE | 28 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 13 |
| Papillion, NE | 29 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 18 |
| La Vista, NE | 29 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 18 |
| Omaha, NE | 29 mi | Apr 16 | Oct 18 |
| Ralston, NE | 30 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 18 |
| Seward, NE | 33 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 12 |
| Blair, NE | 34 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 17 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Wahoo?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Wahoo is around April 23. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 8, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 10.
When is the first frost in Wahoo?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 15. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 29 and a 90% chance by October 27.
Can it frost in Wahoo 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 3.
What growing zone is Wahoo?
Wahoo is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b (average annual extreme minimum temperature −15 to −10°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 68066. See growing zones in Nebraska.
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