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Will it freeze in Bellefontaine in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Bellefontaine during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 46°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
1 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
- Fri, Nov 6 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 35°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 38°F Above 36°F · 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 Bellefontaine
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 30, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Bellefontaine. 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 20 · May 5 · May 21 | Sep 26 · Oct 9 · Oct 22 | 155 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 12 · Apr 26 · May 12 | Oct 7 · Oct 20 · Oct 31 | 175 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 1 · Apr 16 · May 2 | Oct 16 · Oct 30 · Nov 12 | 196 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Bellefontaine
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 Bellefontaine, OH come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Bellefontaine (station USC00330563, elevation 1,176 ft), 0.9 mi from Bellefontaine. 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 Bellefontaine
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana, OH | 17 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 19 |
| Kenton, OH | 21 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 24 |
| Sidney, OH | 22 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 20 |
| Marysville, OH | 24 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
| Wapakoneta, OH | 27 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 24 |
| Piqua, OH | 29 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 23 |
| Springfield, OH | 30 mi | Apr 25 | Oct 19 |
| Lima, OH | 32 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 24 |
| New Carlisle, OH | 32 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 17 |
| Troy, OH | 33 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 23 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bellefontaine?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Bellefontaine is around April 26. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 12, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 12.
When is the first frost in Bellefontaine?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 20. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 7 and a 90% chance by October 31.
Can it frost in Bellefontaine 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 Bellefontaine?
Bellefontaine 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 43311. See growing zones in Ohio.
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