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Will it freeze in Austin in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Austin during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 57°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 57°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 55°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 53°F Above 36°F · Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
- Sun, Nov 8 50°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Mon, Nov 9 50°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 52°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 54°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 Austin
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 27, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Austin-Camp Mabry. 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 | Feb 14 · Mar 6 · Mar 27 | Nov 5 · Nov 22 · Dec 10 | 261 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 23 · Feb 20 · Mar 14 | Nov 15 · Dec 3 · Jan 1 | 291 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 29 · Feb 1 · Mar 3 | Nov 27 · Dec 27 · Feb 1 | 329 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Austin-Camp Mabry
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 Austin, TX come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Austin-Camp Mabry (station USW00013958, elevation 670 ft), 1.6 mi from Austin. 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 Austin
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor, TX | 12 mi | Mar 4 | Nov 24 |
| Bee Cave, TX | 12 mi | Mar 17 | Nov 13 |
| Pflugerville, TX | 14 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 20 |
| Lakeway, TX | 14 mi | Mar 17 | Nov 13 |
| Cedar Park, TX | 15 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 20 |
| Buda, TX | 17 mi | Mar 10 | Nov 17 |
| Round Rock, TX | 17 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 20 |
| Lago Vista, TX | 17 mi | Mar 2 | Nov 29 |
| Leander, TX | 20 mi | Mar 6 | Nov 24 |
| Hutto, TX | 21 mi | Mar 8 | Nov 21 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Austin?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Austin is around February 20. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 14, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 23.
When is the first frost in Austin?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 3. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 15 and a 90% chance by January 1.
Can it frost in Austin 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 March 6.
What growing zone is Austin?
Austin is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 20 to 25°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 78703. See growing zones in Texas.
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