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Will it freeze in El Reno in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in El Reno 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 Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 40°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 48°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 El Reno
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 7, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at El Reno 1 N. 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 1 · Apr 17 · May 1 | Oct 3 · Oct 21 · Nov 4 | 185 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 21 · Apr 6 · Apr 22 | Oct 15 · Oct 31 · Nov 13 | 206 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 9 · Mar 26 · Apr 11 | Oct 24 · Nov 7 · Nov 24 | 226 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at El Reno 1 N
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 El Reno, OK come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: El Reno 1 N (station USC00342818, elevation 1,325 ft), 0.6 mi from El Reno. 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 El Reno
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon, OK | 11 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Piedmont, OK | 15 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Mustang, OK | 17 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 2 |
| Bethany, OK | 18 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Warr Acres, OK | 19 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Tuttle, OK | 20 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 2 |
| Kingfisher, OK | 21 mi | Apr 9 | Nov 1 |
| The Village, OK | 23 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 25 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 2 |
| Newcastle, OK | 29 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in El Reno?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in El Reno is around April 6. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 22, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 21.
When is the first frost in El Reno?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 31. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 15 and a 90% chance by November 13.
Can it frost in El Reno 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 17.
What growing zone is El Reno?
El Reno 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 73036. See growing zones in Oklahoma.
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