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Will it freeze in Childress in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Childress during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 41°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 41°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 42°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 47°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 Childress
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 18, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Childress Municipal Airport. 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 25 · Apr 8 · Apr 24 | Oct 16 · Oct 29 · Nov 11 | 203 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 10 · Mar 31 · Apr 15 | Oct 22 · Nov 7 · Nov 22 | 222 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 26 · Mar 15 · Apr 5 | Nov 2 · Nov 18 · Dec 2 | 247 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Childress Municipal Airport
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 Childress, TX come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Childress Municipal Airport (station USW00023007, elevation 1,951 ft), 0.6 mi from Childress. 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 Childress
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altus, OK | 57 mi | Apr 5 | Nov 2 |
| Vernon, TX | 60 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 9 |
| Elk City, OK | 82 mi | Apr 5 | Nov 2 |
| Plainview, TX | 84 mi | Apr 6 | Nov 2 |
| Pampa, TX | 86 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 28 |
| Iowa Park, TX | 97 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Canyon, TX | 101 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 25 |
| Burkburnett, TX | 101 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Amarillo, TX | 103 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 29 |
| Slaton, TX | 104 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 11 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Childress?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Childress is around March 31. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 15, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 10.
When is the first frost in Childress?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 7. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 22 and a 90% chance by November 22.
Can it frost in Childress 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 8.
What growing zone is Childress?
Childress 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 79201. See growing zones in Texas.
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