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Will it freeze in Absecon in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Absecon during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 60°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
3 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 60°F Above 36°F · Light Rain
- Fri, Nov 6 48°F Above 36°F · Light Rain Likely
- Sat, Nov 7 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 35°F Frost possible · 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 Absecon
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 8, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Atlantic City Intl 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 16 · Apr 30 · May 16 | Oct 4 · Oct 18 · Nov 1 | 167 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 2 · Apr 18 · May 5 | Oct 13 · Oct 29 · Nov 11 | 190 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 22 · Apr 5 · Apr 20 | Oct 25 · Nov 8 · Nov 23 | 214 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Atlantic City Intl 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 Absecon, NJ come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Atlantic City Intl Airport (station USW00093730, elevation 60 ft), 4.3 mi from Absecon. 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 Absecon
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantville, NJ | 2.5 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 3.7 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 21 |
| Northfield, NJ | 5.0 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Ventnor City, NJ | 5.6 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Brigantine, NJ | 6.2 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 21 |
| Margate City, NJ | 6.2 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Linwood, NJ | 6.8 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Somers Point, NJ | 9.3 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Ocean City, NJ | 12 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Hammonton, NJ | 22 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 27 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Absecon?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Absecon is around April 18. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 5, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 2.
When is the first frost in Absecon?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 29. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 13 and a 90% chance by November 11.
Can it frost in Absecon 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 30.
What growing zone is Absecon?
Absecon is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 5 to 10°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 08201. See growing zones in New Jersey.
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