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Will it freeze in Washington in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Washington during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 47°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 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 38°F Above 36°F · Chance Light Rain
- Sat, Nov 7 36°F Frost possible · Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 35°F Frost possible · 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 Washington
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 2, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Washington 3 NE. 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 19 · May 6 · May 25 | Sep 29 · Oct 11 · Oct 25 | 158 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 8 · Apr 24 · May 18 | Oct 8 · Oct 23 · Nov 5 | 181 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 29 · Apr 11 · May 4 | Oct 19 · Nov 2 · Nov 16 | 206 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Washington 3 NE
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 Washington, PA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Washington 3 NE (station USC00369318, elevation 1,300 ft), 3.0 mi from Washington. 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 Washington
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canonsburg, PA | 6.8 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 23 |
| Bethel Park, PA | 15 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 28 |
| Mount Lebanon, PA | 17 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 28 |
| Castle Shannon, PA | 18 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 28 |
| Jefferson Hills, PA | 18 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 28 |
| Carnegie, PA | 18 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 27 |
| Pleasant Hills, PA | 19 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 28 |
| Whitehall, PA | 19 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 28 |
| Dormont, PA | 19 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 28 |
| Monessen, PA | 19 mi | Apr 13 | Nov 5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Washington?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Washington is around April 24. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 18, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 8.
When is the first frost in Washington?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 23. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 8 and a 90% chance by November 5.
Can it frost in Washington 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 6.
What growing zone is Washington?
Washington 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 15301. See growing zones in Pennsylvania.
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