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Will it freeze in Clearfield in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Sun, Nov 8: 31°F (Sun, Nov 8, 6:00 PM EST to Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 AM EST).
Tonight: forecast low 45°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
5 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 38°F Above 36°F · Chance Light Rain
- Sat, Nov 7 34°F Frost possible · Chance Light Rain
- Sun, Nov 8 31°F Freeze · Mostly Clear then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Mon, Nov 9 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 31°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 28°F Hard freeze · Partly Cloudy
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 Clearfield
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 27, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Clearfield Lawrence Airport. 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 29 · May 17 · May 31 | Sep 17 · Sep 30 · Oct 12 | 136 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 19 · May 4 · May 22 | Sep 29 · Oct 11 · Oct 29 | 161 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 8 · Apr 23 · May 11 | Oct 11 · Oct 27 · Nov 9 | 187 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Clearfield Lawrence Airport
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 Clearfield, PA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Clearfield Lawrence Airport (station USW00054792, elevation 1,516 ft), 2.2 mi from Clearfield. 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 Clearfield
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| DuBois, PA | 18 mi | May 6 | Oct 14 |
| Tyrone, PA | 26 mi | May 13 | Oct 1 |
| Punxsutawney, PA | 29 mi | May 10 | Oct 12 |
| St. Marys, PA | 30 mi | May 14 | Oct 6 |
| State College, PA | 34 mi | Apr 20 | Oct 26 |
| Altoona, PA | 35 mi | Apr 25 | Oct 21 |
| Bellefonte, PA | 36 mi | Apr 20 | Oct 26 |
| Hollidaysburg, PA | 41 mi | Apr 25 | Oct 20 |
| Huntingdon, PA | 43 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 28 |
| Indiana, PA | 47 mi | May 8 | Oct 13 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Clearfield?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Clearfield is around May 4. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 22, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 19.
When is the first frost in Clearfield?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 11. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 29 and a 90% chance by October 29.
Can it frost in Clearfield 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 May 17.
What growing zone is Clearfield?
Clearfield is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a (average annual extreme minimum temperature −10 to −5°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 16843. See growing zones in Pennsylvania.
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