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Will it freeze in Dickson in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Dickson during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 46°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
2 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 46°F Above 36°F · Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 34°F Frost possible · Patchy Fog
- Sun, Nov 8 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 41°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 Dickson
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 3, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Dickson. 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 9 · Apr 25 · May 10 | Oct 4 · Oct 17 · Oct 28 | 174 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 27 · Apr 13 · Apr 30 | Oct 12 · Oct 25 · Nov 6 | 195 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 11 · Mar 31 · Apr 17 | Oct 22 · Nov 3 · Nov 18 | 217 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Dickson
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 Dickson, TN come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Dickson (station USC00402489, elevation 780 ft), 1.7 mi from Dickson. 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 Dickson
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview, TN | 15 mi | Apr 7 | Oct 31 |
| Ashland City, TN | 23 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 26 |
| Pleasant View, TN | 29 mi | Apr 9 | Nov 1 |
| Franklin, TN | 30 mi | Apr 3 | Oct 31 |
| Thompson's Station, TN | 31 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 1 |
| Nashville, TN | 34 mi | Apr 1 | Oct 31 |
| Spring Hill, TN | 34 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 1 |
| Brentwood, TN | 34 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 26 |
| Clarksville, TN | 35 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 1 |
| Columbia, TN | 35 mi | Apr 10 | Oct 27 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Dickson?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Dickson is around April 13. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 30, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 27.
When is the first frost in Dickson?
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 6.
Can it frost in Dickson 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 Dickson?
Dickson is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 5 to 10°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 37055. See growing zones in Tennessee.
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