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Will it freeze in Idabel in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Idabel during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 54°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 54°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Fri, Nov 6 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 40°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 42°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 45°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 Idabel
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 13, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Idabel. 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 26 · Apr 12 · Apr 28 | Oct 12 · Oct 24 · Nov 6 | 196 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 9 · Mar 31 · Apr 18 | Oct 18 · Nov 3 · Nov 20 | 221 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 23 · Mar 13 · Apr 2 | Oct 29 · Nov 13 · Dec 1 | 246 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Idabel
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 Idabel, OK come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Idabel (station USC00344451, elevation 365 ft), 1.9 mi from Idabel. 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 Idabel
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Queen, AR | 29 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| Hugo, OK | 40 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 15 |
| Paris, TX | 45 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 16 |
| Wake Village, TX | 52 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 17 |
| Mount Pleasant, TX | 52 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 7 |
| Texarkana, TX | 53 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 17 |
| Mena, AR | 57 mi | Apr 5 | Nov 1 |
| Texarkana, AR | 58 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 13 |
| Atlanta, TX | 66 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 11 |
| Sulphur Springs, TX | 70 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 14 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Idabel?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Idabel is around March 31. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 18, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 9.
When is the first frost in Idabel?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 3. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 18 and a 90% chance by November 20.
Can it frost in Idabel 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 12.
What growing zone is Idabel?
Idabel is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 10 to 15°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 74745. See growing zones in Oklahoma.
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