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Will it freeze in Gatesville in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Gatesville during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 52°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 52°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 49°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers
- Sun, Nov 8 45°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Mon, Nov 9 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 49°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 Gatesville
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 20, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Gatesville. 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 2 · Apr 22 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 17 | 212 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 26 · Mar 19 · Apr 7 | Oct 25 · Nov 9 · Nov 30 | 236 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 12 · Mar 5 · Mar 27 | Nov 1 · Nov 20 · Dec 11 | 259 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Gatesville
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 Gatesville, TX come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Gatesville (station USC00413485, elevation 826 ft), 3.1 mi from Gatesville. 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 Gatesville
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGregor, TX | 19 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 18 |
| Copperas Cove, TX | 24 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 17 |
| Killeen, TX | 25 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 17 |
| Nolanville, TX | 27 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 20 |
| Harker Heights, TX | 27 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 17 |
| Woodway, TX | 30 mi | Mar 9 | Nov 20 |
| Belton, TX | 31 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 20 |
| Temple, TX | 31 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 20 |
| Hewitt, TX | 32 mi | Mar 9 | Nov 20 |
| Waco, TX | 34 mi | Mar 9 | Nov 20 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Gatesville?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Gatesville is around March 19. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 7, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 26.
When is the first frost in Gatesville?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 9. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 25 and a 90% chance by November 30.
Can it frost in Gatesville 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 2.
What growing zone is Gatesville?
Gatesville 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 76528. See growing zones in Texas.
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