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Will it freeze in Amsterdam in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Mon, Nov 9: 32°F (Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 PM EST to Tue, Nov 10, 6:00 AM EST).
Tonight: forecast low 49°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
4 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 49°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 40°F Above 36°F · Rain Showers
- Sun, Nov 8 34°F Frost possible · Chance Light Rain
- Mon, Nov 9 32°F Freeze · Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 32°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 26°F Hard freeze · Slight Chance Light Rain
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 Amsterdam
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 19, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Delanson 2NE. 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 | May 2 · May 18 · Jun 1 | Sep 14 · Sep 28 · Oct 10 | 132 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 22 · May 7 · May 23 | Sep 25 · Oct 7 · Oct 22 | 153 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 9 · Apr 23 · May 11 | Oct 4 · Oct 19 · Nov 4 | 178 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Delanson 2NE
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 Amsterdam, NY come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Delanson 2NE (station USC00302031, elevation 984 ft), 12 mi from Amsterdam. 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 Amsterdam
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown, NY | 11 mi | May 11 | Oct 3 |
| Gloversville, NY | 11 mi | May 11 | Oct 3 |
| Scotia, NY | 14 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 15 |
| Schenectady, NY | 16 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 15 |
| Saratoga Springs, NY | 22 mi | May 2 | Oct 7 |
| Colonie, NY | 24 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 15 |
| Mechanicville, NY | 25 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
| Cohoes, NY | 27 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
| Albany, NY | 27 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 15 |
| Watervliet, NY | 29 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Amsterdam?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Amsterdam is around May 7. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 23, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 22.
When is the first frost in Amsterdam?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 7. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 25 and a 90% chance by October 22.
Can it frost in Amsterdam 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 May 18.
What growing zone is Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b (average annual extreme minimum temperature −15 to −10°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 12010. See growing zones in New York.
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