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Will it freeze in Stephenville in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Stephenville during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 48°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 48°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Fri, Nov 6 45°F Above 36°F · Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 45°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers
- Sun, Nov 8 44°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 49°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 Stephenville
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 17, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Stephenville. 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 23 · Apr 9 · Apr 25 | Oct 16 · Oct 30 · Nov 12 | 205 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 9 · Mar 29 · Apr 18 | Oct 23 · Nov 8 · Nov 25 | 226 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 25 · Mar 15 · Apr 2 | Nov 1 · Nov 17 · Dec 5 | 248 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Stephenville
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 Stephenville, TX come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Stephenville (station USW00003969, elevation 1,290 ft), 1.4 mi from Stephenville. 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 Stephenville
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granbury, TX | 30 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 9 |
| Mineral Wells, TX | 43 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 10 |
| Godley, TX | 43 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 14 |
| Weatherford, TX | 46 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 8 |
| Cleburne, TX | 48 mi | Mar 17 | Nov 12 |
| Aledo, TX | 49 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 8 |
| Willow Park, TX | 50 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 8 |
| Joshua, TX | 52 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 14 |
| Keene, TX | 54 mi | Mar 17 | Nov 12 |
| Benbrook, TX | 55 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 16 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Stephenville?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Stephenville is around March 29. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 18, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 9.
When is the first frost in Stephenville?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 8. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 23 and a 90% chance by November 25.
Can it frost in Stephenville 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 9.
What growing zone is Stephenville?
Stephenville 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 76401. See growing zones in Texas.
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