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Will it freeze in Hudson in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Wed, Nov 11: 29°F (Wed, Nov 11, 6:00 PM EST to Thu, Nov 12, 6:00 AM EST).
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.
4 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 58°F Above 36°F · Rain Showers Likely
- Fri, Nov 6 50°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 43°F Above 36°F · Rain Showers
- Sun, Nov 8 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
- Mon, Nov 9 33°F Frost possible · Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 34°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 29°F Freeze · 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 Hudson
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 31, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Hudson Correctional Facility. 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 24 · May 5 · May 22 | Sep 26 · Oct 7 · Oct 21 | 153 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 12 · Apr 25 · May 10 | Oct 4 · Oct 18 · Nov 1 | 176 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 31 · Apr 13 · Apr 28 | Oct 14 · Oct 31 · Nov 13 | 200 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Hudson Correctional Facility
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 Hudson, NY come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Hudson Correctional Facility (station USC00304025, elevation 30 ft), 0.4 mi from Hudson. 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 Hudson
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston, NY | 25 mi | May 14 | Sep 28 |
| Rensselaer, NY | 27 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
| Albany, NY | 29 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 15 |
| Pittsfield, MA | 30 mi | May 5 | Oct 5 |
| Colonie, NY | 32 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 15 |
| Watervliet, NY | 33 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
| Troy, NY | 34 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
| Cohoes, NY | 36 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
| New Paltz, NY | 38 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 27 |
| Schenectady, NY | 39 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 15 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hudson?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Hudson is around April 25. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 10, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 12.
When is the first frost in Hudson?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 18. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 4 and a 90% chance by November 1.
Can it frost in Hudson 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 5.
What growing zone is Hudson?
Hudson is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a (average annual extreme minimum temperature −10 to −5°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 12534. See growing zones in New York.
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