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Will it freeze in Moab in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Moab during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 43°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM MST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM MST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 44°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 43°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 43°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 Moab
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 1, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Moab. 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 | Apr 10 · Apr 26 · May 12 | Sep 30 · Oct 11 · Oct 24 | 168 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 25 · Apr 11 · Apr 28 | Oct 8 · Oct 23 · Nov 4 | 192 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 7 · Mar 24 · Apr 12 | Oct 18 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 | 220 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Moab
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 Moab, UT come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Moab (station USC00425733, elevation 4,053 ft), 0.3 mi from Moab. 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 Moab
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruita, CO | 60 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 11 |
| Grand Junction, CO | 64 mi | Apr 14 | Oct 23 |
| Delta, CO | 80 mi | May 1 | Oct 7 |
| Montrose, CO | 91 mi | Apr 28 | Oct 14 |
| Price, UT | 98 mi | May 3 | Oct 12 |
| Cortez, CO | 99 mi | May 12 | Oct 7 |
| Rifle, CO | 116 mi | May 11 | Oct 4 |
| Roosevelt, UT | 121 mi | May 23 | Sep 22 |
| Ephraim, UT | 122 mi | May 28 | Sep 20 |
| Durango, CO | 128 mi | May 21 | Oct 2 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Moab?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Moab is around April 11. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 28, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 25.
When is the first frost in Moab?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 23. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 8 and a 90% chance by November 4.
Can it frost in Moab 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 26.
What growing zone is Moab?
Moab is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 0 to 5°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 84532. See growing zones in Utah.
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