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Will it freeze in Woodward in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Woodward during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 37°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 37°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 44°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 47°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 49°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 Woodward
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 8, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Woodward 2WSW Mesonet. 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 18 · May 3 | Oct 6 · Oct 21 · Nov 4 | 186 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 19 · Apr 5 · Apr 23 | Oct 15 · Oct 30 · Nov 14 | 206 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 6 · Mar 25 · Apr 12 | Oct 22 · Nov 8 · Nov 24 | 225 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Woodward 2WSW Mesonet
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 Woodward, OK come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Woodward 2WSW Mesonet (station USC00349768, elevation 2,050 ft), 0.7 mi from Woodward. 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 Woodward
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton, OK | 68 mi | Apr 13 | Oct 28 |
| Elk City, OK | 71 mi | Apr 5 | Nov 2 |
| Weatherford, OK | 73 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 3 |
| Perryton, TX | 78 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 30 |
| Enid, OK | 85 mi | Apr 6 | Nov 1 |
| Kingfisher, OK | 91 mi | Apr 9 | Nov 1 |
| Liberal, KS | 94 mi | Apr 20 | Oct 24 |
| Pratt, KS | 95 mi | Apr 20 | Oct 20 |
| Dodge City, KS | 98 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 20 |
| El Reno, OK | 101 mi | Apr 6 | Oct 31 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Woodward?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Woodward is around April 5. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 23, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 19.
When is the first frost in Woodward?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 30. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 15 and a 90% chance by November 14.
Can it frost in Woodward 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 Woodward?
Woodward 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 73801. See growing zones in Oklahoma.
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