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Will it freeze in Youngstown in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Youngstown 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.
6 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
- 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 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 33°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 Youngstown
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 1, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Youngstown Regional 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 27 · May 16 · May 31 | Sep 22 · Oct 5 · Oct 20 | 143 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 16 · May 1 · May 20 | Oct 1 · Oct 17 · Nov 1 | 167 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 5 · Apr 20 · May 7 | Oct 15 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 | 194 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Youngstown Regional 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 Youngstown, OH come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Youngstown Regional Airport (station USW00014852, elevation 1,180 ft), 11 mi from Youngstown. 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 Youngstown
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell, OH | 3.1 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 23 |
| Struthers, OH | 4.3 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 23 |
| Girard, OH | 5.6 mi | May 1 | Oct 17 |
| Hubbard, OH | 5.6 mi | May 1 | Oct 17 |
| Canfield, OH | 8.1 mi | May 8 | Oct 12 |
| Niles, OH | 8.1 mi | May 8 | Oct 12 |
| Sharon, PA | 12 mi | May 1 | Oct 17 |
| Warren, OH | 13 mi | May 8 | Oct 12 |
| Hermitage, PA | 14 mi | May 15 | Oct 3 |
| Columbiana, OH | 15 mi | May 2 | Oct 13 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Youngstown?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Youngstown is around May 1. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 20, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 16.
When is the first frost in Youngstown?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 17. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 1 and a 90% chance by November 1.
Can it frost in Youngstown 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 16.
What growing zone is Youngstown?
Youngstown 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 44503. See growing zones in Ohio.
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