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Will it freeze in Cookeville in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Sat, Nov 7: 32°F (Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 PM CST to Sun, Nov 8, 6:00 AM CST).
Tonight: forecast low 43°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
4 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 43°F Above 36°F · Areas Of Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 32°F Freeze · Areas Of Fog
- Sun, Nov 8 33°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 35°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 38°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 Cookeville
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 3, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Cookeville. 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 12 · Apr 25 · May 11 | Oct 6 · Oct 17 · Oct 30 | 174 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 29 · Apr 14 · Apr 30 | Oct 12 · Oct 25 · Nov 7 | 195 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 12 · Apr 1 · Apr 16 | Oct 21 · Nov 3 · Nov 21 | 218 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Cookeville
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 Cookeville, TN come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Cookeville (station USC00402009, elevation 1,090 ft), 2.8 mi from Cookeville. 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 Cookeville
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta, TN | 15 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 23 |
| Smithville, TN | 22 mi | Apr 18 | Oct 22 |
| Crossville, TN | 30 mi | Apr 16 | Oct 23 |
| McMinnville, TN | 35 mi | Apr 7 | Oct 30 |
| Lafayette, TN | 39 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 1 |
| Hartsville, TN | 40 mi | Apr 12 | Oct 26 |
| Lebanon, TN | 47 mi | Apr 6 | Oct 28 |
| Rockwood, TN | 50 mi | Apr 8 | Oct 31 |
| Dayton, TN | 53 mi | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
| Dunlap, TN | 54 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Cookeville?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Cookeville is around April 14. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 30, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 29.
When is the first frost in Cookeville?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 25. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 12 and a 90% chance by November 7.
Can it frost in Cookeville 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 25.
What growing zone is Cookeville?
Cookeville is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 0 to 5°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 38503. See growing zones in Tennessee.
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