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Will it freeze in Cushing in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Cushing during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 42°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 42°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 37°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 39°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
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 Cushing
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 14, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Cushing. 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 | Mar 28 · Apr 11 · Apr 30 | Oct 11 · Oct 26 · Nov 9 | 196 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 13 · Apr 1 · Apr 17 | Oct 20 · Nov 5 · Nov 19 | 217 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 2 · Mar 20 · Apr 6 | Oct 30 · Nov 14 · Nov 30 | 238 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Cushing
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 Cushing, OK come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Cushing (station USC00342318, elevation 950 ft), 0.8 mi from Cushing. 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 Cushing
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater, OK | 21 mi | Apr 5 | Oct 30 |
| Sapulpa, OK | 36 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 4 |
| Sand Springs, OK | 37 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 4 |
| Guthrie, OK | 37 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 1 |
| Edmond, OK | 42 mi | Apr 10 | Oct 28 |
| Glenpool, OK | 42 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 4 |
| Harrah, OK | 42 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 5 |
| Shawnee, OK | 43 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| Jenks, OK | 44 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 4 |
| Choctaw, OK | 45 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Cushing?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Cushing is around April 1. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 17, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 13.
When is the first frost in Cushing?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 5. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 20 and a 90% chance by November 19.
Can it frost in Cushing 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 April 11.
What growing zone is Cushing?
Cushing is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 5 to 10°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 74023. See growing zones in Oklahoma.
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