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Will it freeze in DeSoto in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in DeSoto during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 55°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 55°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Fri, Nov 6 51°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 49°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 51°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 52°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 DeSoto
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 9, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Dallas Redbird 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 | Feb 28 · Mar 19 · Apr 9 | Oct 27 · Nov 12 · Dec 1 | 238 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 15 · Mar 6 · Mar 26 | Nov 6 · Nov 25 · Dec 14 | 265 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 24 · Feb 22 · Mar 12 | Nov 19 · Dec 9 · Jan 5 | 292 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Dallas Redbird 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 DeSoto, TX come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Dallas Redbird Airport (station USW00003971, elevation 658 ft), 5.7 mi from DeSoto. 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 DeSoto
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Heights, TX | 3.1 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 16 |
| Duncanville, TX | 4.3 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 13 |
| Lancaster, TX | 5.0 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 19 |
| Cedar Hill, TX | 5.6 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 13 |
| Red Oak, TX | 7.5 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 16 |
| Hutchins, TX | 9.3 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 19 |
| Wilmer, TX | 11 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 19 |
| Grand Prairie, TX | 11 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 13 |
| Midlothian, TX | 12 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 16 |
| Waxahachie, TX | 14 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 16 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in DeSoto?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in DeSoto is around March 6. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 26, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 15.
When is the first frost in DeSoto?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 25. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 6 and a 90% chance by December 14.
Can it frost in DeSoto 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 19.
What growing zone is DeSoto?
DeSoto is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 15 to 20°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 75115. See growing zones in Texas.
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