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Will it freeze in Barberton in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Barberton during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 45°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 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 36°F Frost possible · Chance Light Rain
- Sat, Nov 7 34°F Frost possible · Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 36°F Frost possible · 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 Barberton
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 7, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Akron Fulton Intl Airport. 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 21 · May 3 · May 21 | Oct 1 · Oct 15 · Oct 29 | 164 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 10 · Apr 24 · May 9 | Oct 12 · Oct 28 · Nov 8 | 186 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 29 · Apr 13 · Apr 25 | Oct 27 · Nov 7 · Nov 21 | 208 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Akron Fulton Intl Airport
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 Barberton, OH come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Akron Fulton Intl Airport (station USW00014813, elevation 1,044 ft), 7.6 mi from Barberton. 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 Barberton
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton, OH | 2.5 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 28 |
| New Franklin, OH | 3.7 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 26 |
| Akron, OH | 6.8 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 28 |
| Wadsworth, OH | 6.8 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 19 |
| Green, OH | 8.1 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 26 |
| Canal Fulton, OH | 8.1 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 26 |
| Fairlawn, OH | 8.7 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 21 |
| Rittman, OH | 9.9 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 14 |
| Tallmadge, OH | 12 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 21 |
| Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 12 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 21 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Barberton?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Barberton is around April 24. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 9, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 10.
When is the first frost in Barberton?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 28. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 12 and a 90% chance by November 8.
Can it frost in Barberton 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 3.
What growing zone is Barberton?
Barberton is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b (average annual extreme minimum temperature −5 to 0°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 44203. See growing zones in Ohio.
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