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Will it freeze in Bowie in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Bowie during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 48°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 48°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Fri, Nov 6 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 43°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 49°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 Bowie
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 19, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Bowie. 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 20 · Apr 7 · Apr 26 | Oct 18 · Nov 2 · Nov 15 | 208 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 4 · Mar 27 · Apr 14 | Oct 28 · Nov 9 · Nov 27 | 228 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 22 · Mar 13 · Apr 3 | Nov 3 · Nov 19 · Dec 7 | 251 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Bowie
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 Bowie, TX come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Bowie (station USC00410984, elevation 1,080 ft), 0.4 mi from Bowie. 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 Bowie
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, TX | 24 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 7 |
| Decatur, TX | 27 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 11 |
| Gainesville, TX | 40 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 14 |
| Sanger, TX | 41 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 16 |
| Krum, TX | 41 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 7 |
| Springtown, TX | 42 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 20 |
| Justin, TX | 45 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 17 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | 46 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Denton, TX | 47 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 20 |
| Northlake, TX | 48 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 17 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bowie?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Bowie is around March 27. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 14, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 4.
When is the first frost in Bowie?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 9. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 28 and a 90% chance by November 27.
Can it frost in Bowie 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 7.
What growing zone is Bowie?
Bowie 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 76230. See growing zones in Texas.
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