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Will it freeze in Clayton in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Clayton during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 63°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
2 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 63°F Above 36°F · Light Rain Likely
- Fri, Nov 6 49°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Light Rain
- Sat, Nov 7 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 34°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 Clayton
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 11, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Glassboro 2 NE. 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 8 · Apr 22 · May 4 | Oct 9 · Oct 21 · Nov 2 | 182 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 27 · Apr 8 · Apr 22 | Oct 18 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 | 205 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 12 · Mar 27 · Apr 9 | Oct 30 · Nov 11 · Nov 29 | 229 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Glassboro 2 NE
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 Clayton, NJ come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Glassboro 2 NE (station USC00283291, elevation 100 ft), 5.1 mi from Clayton. 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 Clayton
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glassboro, NJ | 3.1 mi | Apr 8 | Nov 1 |
| Pitman, NJ | 5.6 mi | Apr 8 | Nov 1 |
| Pine Hill, NJ | 9.9 mi | Apr 8 | Nov 1 |
| Clementon, NJ | 11 mi | Apr 8 | Nov 1 |
| Berlin, NJ | 11 mi | Apr 28 | Oct 15 |
| Lindenwold, NJ | 12 mi | Apr 8 | Nov 1 |
| Stratford, NJ | 12 mi | Apr 8 | Nov 1 |
| Woodbury, NJ | 12 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 10 |
| Somerdale, NJ | 13 mi | Apr 12 | Nov 1 |
| Runnemede, NJ | 13 mi | Apr 8 | Nov 1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Clayton?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Clayton is around April 8. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 22, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 27.
When is the first frost in Clayton?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 1. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 18 and a 90% chance by November 15.
Can it frost in Clayton 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 22.
What growing zone is Clayton?
Clayton 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 08312. See growing zones in New Jersey.
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