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Will it freeze in Oakland in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Oakland 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.
3 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 · Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 37°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 33°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 34°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 39°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 Oakland
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 14, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Collierville. 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 24 · Apr 9 · Apr 26 | Oct 12 · Oct 25 · Nov 6 | 198 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 9 · Mar 29 · Apr 15 | Oct 22 · Nov 3 · Nov 20 | 220 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 24 · Mar 13 · Apr 3 | Oct 31 · Nov 14 · Dec 4 | 246 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Collierville
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 Oakland, TN come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Collierville (station USC00401950, elevation 300 ft), 12 mi from Oakland. 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 Oakland
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington, TN | 7.5 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| Lakeland, TN | 11 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| Collierville, TN | 15 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 3 |
| Bartlett, TN | 16 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| Germantown, TN | 17 mi | Mar 22 | Nov 7 |
| Atoka, TN | 20 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 4 |
| Munford, TN | 22 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 4 |
| Millington, TN | 22 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| Covington, TN | 24 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 4 |
| Olive Branch, MS | 25 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Oakland?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Oakland is around March 29. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 15, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 9.
When is the first frost in Oakland?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 3. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 22 and a 90% chance by November 20.
Can it frost in Oakland 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 Oakland?
Oakland is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 10 to 15°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 38060. See growing zones in Tennessee.
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