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Will it freeze in Atlantic City in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Atlantic City during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 62°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 62°F Above 36°F · Light Rain
- Fri, Nov 6 53°F Above 36°F · Rain Likely
- Sat, Nov 7 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 42°F Above 36°F · 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 Atlantic City
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 2, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Atlantic City. 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 23 · Apr 4 · Apr 18 | Oct 30 · Nov 10 · Nov 26 | 217 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 10 · Mar 26 · Apr 6 | Nov 6 · Nov 21 · Dec 7 | 240 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 27 · Mar 15 · Mar 30 | Nov 16 · Dec 2 · Dec 22 | 263 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Atlantic City
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 Atlantic City, NJ come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Atlantic City (station USW00013724, elevation 10 ft), 1.4 mi from Atlantic City. 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 Atlantic City
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventnor City, NJ | 3.1 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Pleasantville, NJ | 3.1 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Absecon, NJ | 3.7 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 29 |
| Margate City, NJ | 4.3 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Brigantine, NJ | 4.3 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 21 |
| Northfield, NJ | 5.6 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 | 11 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Hammonton, NJ | 26 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 27 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Atlantic City?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Atlantic City is around March 26. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 6, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 10.
When is the first frost in Atlantic City?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 21. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 6 and a 90% chance by December 7.
Can it frost in Atlantic City 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 4.
What growing zone is Atlantic City?
Atlantic City 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 08401. See growing zones in New Jersey.
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