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Will it freeze in Glens Falls in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Mon, Nov 9: 31°F (Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 PM EST to Tue, Nov 10, 6:00 AM EST).
Tonight: forecast low 51°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 51°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Sat, Nov 7 40°F Above 36°F · Rain Showers
- Sun, Nov 8 34°F Frost possible · Chance Light Rain
- Mon, Nov 9 31°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 31°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 25°F Hard freeze · Mostly 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 Glens Falls
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 7, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Glens Falls Farm. 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 14 · May 28 · Jun 9 | Sep 6 · Sep 19 · Oct 1 | 114 days |
| 32°F freeze | May 1 · May 17 · May 31 | Sep 17 · Sep 29 · Oct 10 | 135 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 22 · May 5 · May 20 | Sep 25 · Oct 7 · Oct 22 | 156 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Glens Falls Farm
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 Glens Falls, NY come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Glens Falls Farm (station USC00303284, elevation 504 ft), 1.9 mi from Glens Falls. 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 Glens Falls
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Falls, NY | 3.1 mi | May 9 | Sep 30 |
| Saratoga Springs, NY | 18 mi | May 2 | Oct 7 |
| Mechanicville, NY | 28 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
| Scotia, NY | 37 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 15 |
| Cohoes, NY | 37 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
| Amsterdam, NY | 37 mi | May 7 | Oct 7 |
| Schenectady, NY | 38 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 15 |
| Rutland, VT | 39 mi | May 15 | Sep 27 |
| Gloversville, NY | 40 mi | May 11 | Oct 3 |
| Troy, NY | 40 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Glens Falls?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Glens Falls is around May 17. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 31, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after May 1.
When is the first frost in Glens Falls?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around September 29. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 17 and a 90% chance by October 10.
Can it frost in Glens Falls 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 28.
What growing zone is Glens Falls?
Glens Falls is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a (average annual extreme minimum temperature −20 to −15°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 12801. See growing zones in New York.
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