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Will it freeze in Cambridge in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Sun, Nov 8: 32°F (Sun, Nov 8, 6:00 PM EST to Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 AM EST).
Tonight: forecast low 44°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
6 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 44°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 32°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 34°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 Cambridge
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 28, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Cambridge. 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 10 · May 25 | Sep 23 · Oct 6 · Oct 17 | 150 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 13 · Apr 28 · May 15 | Oct 3 · Oct 17 · Oct 28 | 172 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 31 · Apr 15 · Apr 30 | Oct 14 · Oct 28 · Nov 9 | 196 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Cambridge
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 Cambridge, OH come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Cambridge (station USC00331197, elevation 800 ft), 0.7 mi from Cambridge. 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 Cambridge
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coshocton, OH | 22 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 18 |
| Zanesville, OH | 23 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 19 |
| Uhrichsville, OH | 29 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 15 |
| New Philadelphia, OH | 33 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 15 |
| Dover, OH | 35 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 15 |
| Marietta, OH | 42 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 27 |
| Newark, OH | 45 mi | Apr 29 | Oct 16 |
| Moundsville, WV | 45 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 21 |
| Heath, OH | 45 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 18 |
| Martins Ferry, OH | 45 mi | Apr 20 | Oct 29 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Cambridge?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Cambridge is around April 28. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 15, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 13.
When is the first frost in Cambridge?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 17. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 3 and a 90% chance by October 28.
Can it frost in Cambridge 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 10.
What growing zone is Cambridge?
Cambridge 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 43725. See growing zones in Ohio.
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