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Will it freeze in York in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in York during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 62°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 62°F Above 36°F · Chance Light Rain
- Fri, Nov 6 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 42°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 44°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 York
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 14, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at York 5 Sse. 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 | Mar 31 · Apr 13 · Apr 29 | Oct 14 · Oct 26 · Nov 6 | 196 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 18 · Apr 1 · Apr 14 | Oct 22 · Nov 3 · Nov 17 | 216 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 2 · Mar 21 · Apr 5 | Nov 1 · Nov 14 · Dec 2 | 238 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at York 5 Sse
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 York, SC come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: York 5 Sse (station USC00389625, elevation 660 ft), 5.4 mi from York. 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 York
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover, SC | 8.1 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 9 |
| Rock Hill, SC | 13 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 5 |
| Tega Cay, SC | 13 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 4 |
| Fort Mill, SC | 17 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 4 |
| Kings Mountain, NC | 18 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 9 |
| Gastonia, NC | 18 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 9 |
| Cramerton, NC | 19 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 9 |
| Belmont, NC | 19 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 3 |
| Chester, SC | 20 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 2 |
| Bessemer City, NC | 21 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in York?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in York is around April 1. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 14, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 18.
When is the first frost in York?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 3. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 22 and a 90% chance by November 17.
Can it frost in York 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 13.
What growing zone is York?
York is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 10 to 15°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 29745. See growing zones in South Carolina.
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