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Will it freeze in Fort Stockton in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Fort Stockton during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 46°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 46°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 48°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers
- Sun, Nov 8 46°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 52°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 51°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 Fort Stockton
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 1, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Ft Stockton. 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 3 · Mar 26 · Apr 16 | Oct 25 · Nov 9 · Nov 24 | 229 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 16 · Mar 8 · Apr 1 | Nov 3 · Nov 20 · Dec 7 | 254 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 25 · Feb 23 · Mar 16 | Nov 12 · Dec 1 · Dec 25 | 285 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Ft Stockton
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 Fort Stockton, TX come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Ft Stockton (station USC00413280, elevation 3,038 ft), 2.1 mi from Fort Stockton. 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 Fort Stockton
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Pecos, TX | 51 mi | Mar 18 | Nov 10 |
| Monahans, TX | 54 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 6 |
| Alpine, TX | 59 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 3 |
| Kermit, TX | 68 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 11 |
| Odessa, TX | 75 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 16 |
| Midland, TX | 91 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Andrews, TX | 101 mi | Mar 18 | Nov 14 |
| Big Spring, TX | 124 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 13 |
| Seminole, TX | 127 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 6 |
| Hobbs, NM | 128 mi | Mar 28 | Nov 10 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Fort Stockton?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Fort Stockton is around March 8. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 1, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 16.
When is the first frost in Fort Stockton?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 20. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 3 and a 90% chance by December 7.
Can it frost in Fort Stockton 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 26.
What growing zone is Fort Stockton?
Fort Stockton 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 79735. See growing zones in Texas.
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