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Will it freeze in Lawton in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Lawton during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 45°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 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 42°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 49°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 Lawton
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 16, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Lawton. 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 20 · Apr 7 · Apr 24 | Oct 16 · Oct 29 · Nov 13 | 204 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 4 · Mar 26 · Apr 14 | Oct 21 · Nov 7 · Nov 22 | 225 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 22 · Mar 11 · Apr 3 | Oct 30 · Nov 16 · Dec 5 | 252 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Lawton
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 Lawton, OK come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Lawton (station USC00345063, elevation 1,150 ft), 2.1 mi from Lawton. 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 Lawton
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan, OK | 28 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 7 |
| Anadarko, OK | 32 mi | Apr 8 | Oct 30 |
| Burkburnett, TX | 39 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Chickasha, OK | 40 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 1 |
| Iowa Park, TX | 48 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | 50 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Altus, OK | 50 mi | Apr 5 | Nov 2 |
| Blanchard, OK | 57 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 4 |
| Vernon, TX | 60 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 9 |
| Tuttle, OK | 62 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 2 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Lawton?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Lawton is around March 26. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 14, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 4.
When is the first frost in Lawton?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 7. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 21 and a 90% chance by November 22.
Can it frost in Lawton 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 7.
What growing zone is Lawton?
Lawton 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 73505. See growing zones in Oklahoma.
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