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Will it freeze in Huron in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Tonight: 31°F (Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST).
Tonight: forecast low 31°F. Freeze.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
5 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 31°F Freeze · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 29°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 32°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 37°F Above 36°F · 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 Huron
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 8, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Huron Regional 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 | May 3 · May 16 · May 28 | Sep 10 · Sep 24 · Oct 5 | 130 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 23 · May 6 · May 20 | Sep 19 · Oct 2 · Oct 14 | 146 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 12 · Apr 27 · May 11 | Sep 26 · Oct 8 · Oct 22 | 165 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Huron Regional 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 Huron, SD come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Huron Regional Airport (station USW00014936, elevation 1,280 ft), 2.5 mi from Huron. 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 Huron
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell, SD | 45 mi | May 2 | Oct 6 |
| Madison, SD | 60 mi | May 5 | Sep 30 |
| Watertown, SD | 64 mi | May 7 | Sep 30 |
| Brookings, SD | 70 mi | May 6 | Oct 1 |
| Aberdeen, SD | 77 mi | May 8 | Sep 29 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 93 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 13 |
| Tea, SD | 93 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 13 |
| Brandon, SD | 97 mi | May 1 | Oct 6 |
| Harrisburg, SD | 98 mi | May 2 | Oct 2 |
| Pierre, SD | 104 mi | May 6 | Oct 3 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Huron?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Huron is around May 6. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 20, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 23.
When is the first frost in Huron?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 2. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 19 and a 90% chance by October 14.
Can it frost in Huron 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 16.
What growing zone is Huron?
Huron is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4b (average annual extreme minimum temperature −25 to −20°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 57350. See growing zones in South Dakota.
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