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Will it freeze in Brownwood in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Brownwood 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 · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 46°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers
- Sun, Nov 8 44°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 48°F Above 36°F · 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 Brownwood
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 21, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Brownwood 2ENE. 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 15 · Apr 4 · Apr 22 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 14 | 209 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 3 · Mar 22 · Apr 9 | Oct 28 · Nov 10 · Nov 28 | 233 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 17 · Mar 7 · Mar 28 | Nov 4 · Nov 21 · Dec 7 | 258 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Brownwood 2ENE
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 Brownwood, TX come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Brownwood 2ENE (station USC00411138, elevation 1,394 ft), 2.5 mi from Brownwood. 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 Brownwood
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenville, TX | 57 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 8 |
| Lampasas, TX | 65 mi | Mar 22 | Nov 12 |
| Abilene, TX | 68 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 10 |
| Breckenridge, TX | 72 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 3 |
| Copperas Cove, TX | 75 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 17 |
| Gatesville, TX | 75 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 9 |
| Burnet, TX | 80 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 11 |
| Killeen, TX | 86 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 17 |
| Granite Shoals, TX | 86 mi | Mar 6 | Nov 23 |
| Granbury, TX | 86 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Brownwood?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Brownwood is around March 22. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 9, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 3.
When is the first frost in Brownwood?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 10. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 28 and a 90% chance by November 28.
Can it frost in Brownwood 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 4.
What growing zone is Brownwood?
Brownwood 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 76802. See growing zones in Texas.
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