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Will it freeze in Lovington in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Lovington during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 39°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM MST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM MST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 39°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 45°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers
- Sat, Nov 7 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
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 Lovington
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 23, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Hobbs 13W. 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 25 · Apr 10 · Apr 30 | Oct 18 · Nov 3 · Nov 17 | 203 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 5 · Mar 28 · Apr 15 | Oct 30 · Nov 13 · Nov 28 | 230 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 16 · Mar 10 · Apr 2 | Nov 7 · Nov 23 · Dec 8 | 257 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Hobbs 13W
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 Lovington, NM come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Hobbs 13W (station USC00294030, elevation 3,836 ft), 16 mi from Lovington. 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 Lovington
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs, NM | 19 mi | Mar 28 | Nov 10 |
| Seminole, TX | 43 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 6 |
| Artesia, NM | 63 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 29 |
| Andrews, TX | 63 mi | Mar 18 | Nov 14 |
| Carlsbad, NM | 64 mi | Mar 17 | Nov 12 |
| Brownfield, TX | 64 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 4 |
| Levelland, TX | 72 mi | Apr 9 | Nov 1 |
| Roswell, NM | 75 mi | Apr 13 | Oct 30 |
| Kermit, TX | 77 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 11 |
| Lamesa, TX | 82 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Lovington?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Lovington is around March 28. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 15, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 5.
When is the first frost in Lovington?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 13. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 30 and a 90% chance by November 28.
Can it frost in Lovington 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 10.
What growing zone is Lovington?
Lovington 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 88260. See growing zones in New Mexico.
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