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Will it freeze in Hondo in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Hondo during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 56°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 56°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 55°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 53°F Above 36°F · Showers And Thunderstorms
- Sun, Nov 8 50°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers
- Mon, Nov 9 51°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 53°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 54°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 Hondo
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 3, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Hondo 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 | Feb 28 · Mar 19 · Apr 9 | Oct 27 · Nov 11 · Nov 28 | 237 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 9 · Mar 6 · Mar 24 | Nov 3 · Nov 20 · Dec 8 | 263 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 18 · Feb 21 · Mar 13 | Nov 12 · Dec 3 · Jan 1 | 290 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Hondo 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 Hondo, TX come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Hondo Municipal Airport (station USW00012962, elevation 920 ft), 0.9 mi from Hondo. 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 Hondo
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearsall, TX | 32 mi | Feb 16 | Dec 6 |
| Helotes, TX | 33 mi | Feb 18 | Dec 9 |
| Leon Valley, TX | 34 mi | Feb 18 | Dec 9 |
| Uvalde, TX | 39 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 14 |
| San Antonio, TX | 39 mi | Feb 25 | Nov 28 |
| Boerne, TX | 40 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 13 |
| Fair Oaks Ranch, TX | 42 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 13 |
| Alamo Heights, TX | 43 mi | Feb 25 | Nov 28 |
| Terrell Hills, TX | 44 mi | Feb 25 | Nov 28 |
| Sandy Oaks, TX | 47 mi | Feb 20 | Dec 3 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hondo?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Hondo is around March 6. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 24, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 9.
When is the first frost in Hondo?
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 8.
Can it frost in Hondo 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 Hondo?
Hondo is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 20 to 25°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 78861. See growing zones in Texas.
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