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Will it freeze in Sunbury in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Wed, Nov 11: 32°F (Wed, Nov 11, 6:00 PM EST to Thu, Nov 12, 6:00 AM EST).
Tonight: forecast low 51°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
4 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 51°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 41°F Above 36°F · Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 32°F 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 Sunbury
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 26, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Sunbury. 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 24 · May 11 · May 26 | Sep 20 · Oct 1 · Oct 15 | 143 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 15 · Apr 30 · May 19 | Sep 30 · Oct 13 · Oct 31 | 166 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 31 · Apr 14 · May 4 | Oct 10 · Oct 26 · Nov 10 | 193 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Sunbury
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 Sunbury, PA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Sunbury (station USC00368668, elevation 575 ft), 0.6 mi from Sunbury. 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 Sunbury
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selinsgrove, PA | 6.2 mi | Apr 25 | Oct 22 |
| Lewisburg, PA | 8.7 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 20 |
| Milton, PA | 11 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 20 |
| Shamokin, PA | 13 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 20 |
| Bloomsburg, PA | 20 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 20 |
| Mount Carmel, PA | 20 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 20 |
| South Williamsport, PA | 28 mi | Apr 25 | Oct 24 |
| Williamsport, PA | 29 mi | Apr 25 | Oct 24 |
| Berwick, PA | 31 mi | May 4 | Oct 11 |
| Pottsville, PA | 33 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 22 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Sunbury?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Sunbury is around April 30. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 19, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 15.
When is the first frost in Sunbury?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 13. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 30 and a 90% chance by October 31.
Can it frost in Sunbury 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 11.
What growing zone is Sunbury?
Sunbury is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b (average annual extreme minimum temperature −5 to 0°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 17876. See growing zones in Pennsylvania.
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