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Will it freeze in Lynchburg, Moore County 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.
5 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 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 32°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 36°F Frost possible · 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 Lynchburg, Moore County
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 2, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Lynchburg. 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 27 · May 12 | Oct 5 · Oct 16 · Oct 30 | 172 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 29 · Apr 15 · Apr 30 | Oct 12 · Oct 25 · Nov 6 | 192 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 15 · Apr 2 · Apr 18 | Oct 21 · Nov 2 · Nov 19 | 215 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Lynchburg
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 Lynchburg, Moore County, TN come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Lynchburg (station USC00405525, elevation 810 ft), 0.7 mi from Lynchburg, Moore County. 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 Lynchburg, Moore County
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tullahoma, TN | 9.9 mi | Apr 6 | Oct 30 |
| Fayetteville, TN | 15 mi | Apr 7 | Oct 28 |
| Shelbyville, TN | 16 mi | Apr 7 | Oct 29 |
| Winchester, TN | 16 mi | Apr 6 | Oct 29 |
| Manchester, TN | 20 mi | Apr 13 | Oct 24 |
| Lewisburg, TN | 27 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 22 |
| Pulaski, TN | 39 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 24 |
| Murfreesboro, TN | 39 mi | Apr 9 | Oct 27 |
| McMinnville, TN | 42 mi | Apr 7 | Oct 30 |
| Spring Hill, TN | 45 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Lynchburg, Moore County?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Lynchburg, Moore County is around April 15. 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 Lynchburg, Moore County?
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 Lynchburg, Moore County 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 27.
What growing zone is Lynchburg, Moore County?
Lynchburg, Moore County 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 37352. See growing zones in Tennessee.
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