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Will it freeze in Dunlap in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Dunlap during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 45°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 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 41°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 40°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 Dunlap
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 24, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Whitwell-Sequatchie Valley. 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 21 · Apr 9 · Apr 27 | Oct 16 · Oct 28 · Nov 12 | 201 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 6 · Mar 26 · Apr 13 | Oct 25 · Nov 8 · Nov 29 | 228 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 18 · Mar 12 · Apr 2 | Nov 4 · Nov 24 · Dec 13 | 256 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Whitwell-Sequatchie Valley
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 Dunlap, TN come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Whitwell-Sequatchie Valley (station USC00409691, elevation 1,020 ft), 7.1 mi from Dunlap. 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 Dunlap
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soddy-Daisy, TN | 14 mi | Apr 7 | Oct 29 |
| Signal Mountain, TN | 16 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
| Red Bank, TN | 19 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
| Chattanooga, TN | 22 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 9 |
| Dayton, TN | 23 mi | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
| East Ridge, TN | 27 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 9 |
| Collegedale, TN | 29 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 9 |
| McMinnville, TN | 31 mi | Apr 7 | Oct 30 |
| Fort Oglethorpe, GA | 31 mi | Apr 6 | Oct 30 |
| Cleveland, TN | 32 mi | Apr 6 | Oct 30 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Dunlap?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Dunlap is around March 26. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 13, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 6.
When is the first frost in Dunlap?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 8. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 25 and a 90% chance by November 29.
Can it frost in Dunlap 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 9.
What growing zone is Dunlap?
Dunlap 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 37327. See growing zones in Tennessee.
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