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Will it freeze in Sallisaw in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Sallisaw during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 48°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 48°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 42°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 41°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 47°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 Sallisaw
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 20, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Sallisaw 2 NW. 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 24 · Apr 9 · Apr 29 | Oct 13 · Oct 28 · Nov 13 | 200 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 10 · Mar 30 · Apr 16 | Oct 23 · Nov 7 · Nov 26 | 223 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 25 · Mar 15 · Apr 3 | Nov 1 · Nov 20 · Dec 8 | 247 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Sallisaw 2 NW
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 Sallisaw, OK come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Sallisaw 2 NW (station USC00347862, elevation 660 ft), 0.2 mi from Sallisaw. 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 Sallisaw
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren, AR | 25 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 6 |
| Fort Smith, AR | 25 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 6 |
| Poteau, OK | 29 mi | Apr 6 | Nov 2 |
| Barling, AR | 31 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 6 |
| Tahlequah, OK | 32 mi | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
| Alma, AR | 34 mi | Apr 9 | Oct 28 |
| Greenwood, AR | 36 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 6 |
| Muskogee, OK | 37 mi | Apr 7 | Oct 30 |
| Prairie Grove, AR | 46 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 21 |
| Wagoner, OK | 47 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Sallisaw?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Sallisaw is around March 30. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 16, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 10.
When is the first frost in Sallisaw?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 7. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 23 and a 90% chance by November 26.
Can it frost in Sallisaw 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 9.
What growing zone is Sallisaw?
Sallisaw 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 74955. See growing zones in Oklahoma.
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