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Will it freeze in Vinita in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Vinita during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 43°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 43°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 37°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 37°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 39°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 46°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 Vinita
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 10, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Spavinaw. 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 4 · Apr 18 · May 2 | Oct 10 · Oct 25 · Nov 6 | 188 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 22 · Apr 7 · Apr 24 | Oct 19 · Nov 2 · Nov 17 | 209 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 8 · Mar 29 · Apr 12 | Oct 27 · Nov 10 · Nov 29 | 228 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Spavinaw
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 Vinita, OK come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Spavinaw (station USC00348380, elevation 685 ft), 18 mi from Vinita. 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 Vinita
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove, OK | 16 mi | Apr 16 | Oct 20 |
| Miami, OK | 20 mi | Apr 6 | Oct 27 |
| Pryor Creek, OK | 27 mi | Apr 5 | Oct 30 |
| Claremore, OK | 38 mi | Apr 7 | Oct 30 |
| Neosho, MO | 40 mi | Apr 7 | Oct 31 |
| Coffeyville, KS | 42 mi | Apr 6 | Nov 1 |
| Verdigris, OK | 43 mi | Apr 7 | Oct 30 |
| Joplin, MO | 43 mi | Apr 9 | Oct 27 |
| Siloam Springs, AR | 43 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 2 |
| Bella Vista, AR | 46 mi | Apr 12 | Oct 26 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Vinita?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Vinita is around April 7. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 24, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 22.
When is the first frost in Vinita?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 2. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 19 and a 90% chance by November 17.
Can it frost in Vinita 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 18.
What growing zone is Vinita?
Vinita is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 0 to 5°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 74331. See growing zones in Oklahoma.
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