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Will it freeze in Rusk in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Rusk during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 57°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 57°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 55°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Sun, Nov 8 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- 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 Rusk
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 7, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Rusk. 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 23 · Apr 12 | Oct 31 · Nov 13 · Dec 2 | 235 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 15 · Mar 7 · Mar 29 | Nov 5 · Nov 25 · Dec 14 | 263 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 25 · Feb 23 · Mar 15 | Nov 13 · Dec 7 · Jan 4 | 292 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Rusk
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 Rusk, TX come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Rusk (station USC00417841, elevation 695 ft), 0.9 mi from Rusk. 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 Rusk
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, TX | 13 mi | Mar 22 | Nov 14 |
| Bullard, TX | 26 mi | Mar 7 | Nov 21 |
| Palestine, TX | 29 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 9 |
| Whitehouse, TX | 30 mi | Mar 7 | Nov 21 |
| Nacogdoches, TX | 32 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 17 |
| Henderson, TX | 32 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 16 |
| Tyler, TX | 37 mi | Mar 7 | Nov 21 |
| Crockett, TX | 38 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 17 |
| Hudson, TX | 39 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 15 |
| Lufkin, TX | 41 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 15 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Rusk?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Rusk is around March 7. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 29, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 15.
When is the first frost in Rusk?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 25. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 5 and a 90% chance by December 14.
Can it frost in Rusk 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 23.
What growing zone is Rusk?
Rusk 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 75785. See growing zones in Texas.
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