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Will it freeze in Malone in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Sun, Nov 8: 31°F (Sun, Nov 8, 6:00 PM EST to Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 AM EST).
Tonight: forecast low 48°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
5 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 40°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers
- Sat, Nov 7 35°F Frost possible · Rain Showers Likely
- Sun, Nov 8 31°F Freeze · Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
- Mon, Nov 9 32°F Freeze · Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Tue, Nov 10 30°F Freeze · Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
- Wed, Nov 11 23°F Hard freeze · Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Malone
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 18, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Malone. 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 3 · May 18 · Jun 2 | Sep 10 · Sep 26 · Oct 8 | 127 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 25 · May 6 · May 21 | Sep 21 · Oct 4 · Oct 21 | 151 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 14 · Apr 27 · May 9 | Oct 2 · Oct 18 · Nov 3 | 174 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Malone
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 Malone, NY come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Malone (station USC00304996, elevation 878 ft), 0.9 mi from Malone. 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 Malone
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massena, NY | 30 mi | May 8 | Oct 1 |
| Potsdam, NY | 36 mi | May 5 | Oct 8 |
| Plattsburgh, NY | 42 mi | May 6 | Oct 5 |
| Canton, NY | 47 mi | May 9 | Sep 30 |
| Burlington, VT | 57 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 15 |
| Ogdensburg, NY | 58 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 10 |
| St. Albans, VT | 59 mi | May 1 | Oct 12 |
| Winooski, VT | 60 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 15 |
| South Burlington, VT | 62 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 15 |
| Essex Junction, VT | 63 mi | May 2 | Oct 11 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Malone?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Malone is around May 6. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 21, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 25.
When is the first frost in Malone?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 4. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 21 and a 90% chance by October 21.
Can it frost in Malone 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 Malone?
Malone is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4b (average annual extreme minimum temperature −25 to −20°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 12953. See growing zones in New York.
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