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Will it freeze in Wildwood in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Wildwood during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 58°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 58°F Above 36°F · Chance Light Rain
- Fri, Nov 6 49°F Above 36°F · Rain Likely
- Sat, Nov 7 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 45°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 Wildwood
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 23, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Cape May 2 NW. 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 3 · Apr 17 · May 2 | Oct 13 · Oct 29 · Nov 11 | 193 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 19 · Apr 1 · Apr 15 | Oct 26 · Nov 9 · Nov 26 | 222 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 4 · Mar 19 · Mar 31 | Nov 7 · Nov 23 · Dec 11 | 248 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Cape May 2 NW
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 Wildwood, NJ come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Cape May 2 NW (station USC00281351, elevation 20 ft), 6.8 mi from Wildwood. 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 Wildwood
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean City, NJ | 23 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Somers Point, NJ | 25 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Linwood, NJ | 28 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Margate City, NJ | 29 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Northfield, NJ | 30 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Ventnor City, NJ | 30 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Millville, NJ | 30 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 23 |
| Pleasantville, NJ | 32 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 22 |
| Milford, DE | 33 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 30 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 34 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 21 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Wildwood?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Wildwood is around April 1. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 15, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 19.
When is the first frost in Wildwood?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 9. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 26 and a 90% chance by November 26.
Can it frost in Wildwood 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 17.
What growing zone is Wildwood?
Wildwood 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 08260. See growing zones in New Jersey.
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