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Will it freeze in Pulaski 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 42°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 42°F Above 36°F · Areas Of Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 32°F Freeze · Patchy Fog
- Sun, Nov 8 32°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 37°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 Pulaski
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 1, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Pulaski Wastewater Plant. 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 11 · Apr 26 · May 10 | Oct 4 · Oct 15 · Oct 27 | 171 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 29 · Apr 14 · Apr 28 | Oct 12 · Oct 24 · Nov 5 | 193 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 14 · Apr 2 · Apr 19 | Oct 20 · Nov 1 · Nov 17 | 214 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Pulaski Wastewater Plant
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 Pulaski, TN come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Pulaski Wastewater Plant (station USC00407459, elevation 644 ft), 0.8 mi from Pulaski. 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 Pulaski
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceburg, TN | 17 mi | Apr 8 | Oct 31 |
| Lewisburg, TN | 22 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 22 |
| Mount Pleasant, TN | 26 mi | Apr 5 | Oct 28 |
| Fayetteville, TN | 27 mi | Apr 7 | Oct 28 |
| Athens, AL | 29 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 12 |
| Columbia, TN | 30 mi | Apr 10 | Oct 27 |
| Madison, AL | 37 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 8 |
| Lynchburg, Moore County, TN | 39 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 25 |
| Spring Hill, TN | 39 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 1 |
| Shelbyville, TN | 39 mi | Apr 7 | Oct 29 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Pulaski?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Pulaski is around April 14. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 28, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 29.
When is the first frost in Pulaski?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 24. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 12 and a 90% chance by November 5.
Can it frost in Pulaski 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 26.
What growing zone is Pulaski?
Pulaski 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 38478. See growing zones in Tennessee.
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