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Will it freeze in Galveston in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Galveston during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 70°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 70°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 68°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 64°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Sun, Nov 8 62°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 63°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Tue, Nov 10 65°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Wed, Nov 11 65°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 Galveston
Most years have no 28°F hard freeze at Galveston Scholes Field, according to NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals. Check the short-term forecast above during cold snaps.
| 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 | Dec 30 · Jan 30 · Mar 2 | Dec 1 · Dec 26 · Jan 23 | 334 days |
| 32°F freeze | Dec 21 · Jan 18 · Feb 18 | Dec 13 · Jan 7 · Feb 7 | 365 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 17 · Jan 9 · Feb 11 | Dec 15 · Jan 8 · Feb 8 | 365 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Galveston Scholes Field
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 Galveston, TX come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Galveston Scholes Field (station USW00012923, elevation 5 ft), 8.8 mi from Galveston. 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 Galveston
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchcock, TX | 6.8 mi | rare | rare |
| La Marque, TX | 13 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 14 |
| Santa Fe, TX | 16 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 14 |
| Texas City, TX | 17 mi | Jan 25 | Jan 1 |
| Dickinson, TX | 19 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 14 |
| Alvin, TX | 22 mi | Feb 14 | Dec 5 |
| League City, TX | 23 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 14 |
| Webster, TX | 25 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 14 |
| Nassau Bay, TX | 26 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 14 |
| Friendswood, TX | 26 mi | Jan 31 | Dec 27 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Galveston?
Galveston doesn’t reach 32°F in a typical year, according to NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the nearest station.
When is the first frost in Galveston?
Freezes are uncommon here; check the 7-night forecast above during cold snaps.
Can it frost in Galveston 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 January 30.
What growing zone is Galveston?
Galveston is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 30 to 35°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 77554. See growing zones in Texas.
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