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Will it freeze in Northfield in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Northfield 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.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 60°F Above 36°F · Light Rain
- Fri, Nov 6 50°F Above 36°F · Rain Likely
- Sat, Nov 7 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 37°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 Northfield
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 5, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Margate. 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 24 · Apr 7 · Apr 22 | Oct 29 · Nov 8 · Nov 25 | 216 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 9 · Mar 26 · Apr 7 | Nov 7 · Nov 22 · Dec 10 | 243 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 27 · Mar 13 · Mar 28 | Nov 18 · Dec 5 · Dec 25 | 267 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Margate
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 Northfield, NJ come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Margate (station USC00285243, elevation 16 ft), 3.7 mi from Northfield. 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 Northfield
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood, NJ | 2.5 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Pleasantville, NJ | 2.5 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Margate City, NJ | 3.7 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Ventnor City, NJ | 4.3 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Somers Point, NJ | 5.0 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Absecon, NJ | 5.0 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 29 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 5.6 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 21 |
| Ocean City, NJ | 7.5 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Brigantine, NJ | 9.9 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 21 |
| Hammonton, NJ | 23 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 27 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Northfield?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Northfield is around March 26. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 7, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 9.
When is the first frost in Northfield?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 22. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 7 and a 90% chance by December 10.
Can it frost in Northfield 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 7.
What growing zone is Northfield?
Northfield 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 08225. See growing zones in New Jersey.
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