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Will it freeze in Slaton in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Slaton during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 40°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 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 46°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 Slaton
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 21, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Lubbock WFO. 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 19 · Apr 7 · Apr 23 | Oct 19 · Nov 2 · Nov 15 | 209 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 4 · Mar 24 · Apr 15 | Oct 28 · Nov 11 · Nov 26 | 233 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 20 · Mar 8 · Apr 1 | Nov 4 · Nov 21 · Dec 6 | 256 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Lubbock WFO
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 Slaton, TX come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Lubbock WFO (station USC00415409, elevation 3,235 ft), 14 mi from Slaton. 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 Slaton
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock, TX | 16 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 11 |
| Wolfforth, TX | 21 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 11 |
| Brownfield, TX | 40 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 4 |
| Levelland, TX | 42 mi | Apr 9 | Nov 1 |
| Littlefield, TX | 51 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 26 |
| Plainview, TX | 52 mi | Apr 6 | Nov 2 |
| Lamesa, TX | 52 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 4 |
| Snyder, TX | 66 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 10 |
| Seminole, TX | 76 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 6 |
| Muleshoe, TX | 82 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 20 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Slaton?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Slaton is around March 24. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 15, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 4.
When is the first frost in Slaton?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 11. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 28 and a 90% chance by November 26.
Can it frost in Slaton 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 7.
What growing zone is Slaton?
Slaton is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 10 to 15°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 79364. See growing zones in Texas.
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