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Will it freeze in Hopewell in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Hopewell during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 66°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 66°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Fri, Nov 6 50°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 40°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 39°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 Hopewell
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 19, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Hopewell. 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 28 · Apr 11 · Apr 26 | Oct 16 · Oct 28 · Nov 8 | 200 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 14 · Mar 31 · Apr 14 | Oct 26 · Nov 6 · Nov 22 | 222 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 26 · Mar 18 · Apr 2 | Nov 2 · Nov 19 · Dec 8 | 247 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Hopewell
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 Hopewell, VA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Hopewell (station USC00444101, elevation 40 ft), 1.3 mi from Hopewell. 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 Hopewell
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Heights, VA | 5.6 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 3 |
| Petersburg, VA | 8.1 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 3 |
| Richmond, VA | 19 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 4 |
| Williamsburg, VA | 32 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 10 |
| Ashland, VA | 34 mi | Apr 10 | Oct 29 |
| Emporia, VA | 43 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
| Smithfield, VA | 43 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 9 |
| Newport News, VA | 45 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 9 |
| Franklin, VA | 47 mi | Apr 7 | Nov 2 |
| Suffolk, VA | 55 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 15 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hopewell?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Hopewell is around March 31. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 14, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 14.
When is the first frost in Hopewell?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 6. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 26 and a 90% chance by November 22.
Can it frost in Hopewell 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 11.
What growing zone is Hopewell?
Hopewell is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 5 to 10°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 23860. See growing zones in Virginia.
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