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Will it freeze in Martinsville in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Martinsville during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 59°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 59°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers
- Fri, Nov 6 45°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 37°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 40°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 Martinsville
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 30, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Martinsville Fltr Plt. 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 21 · May 5 · May 20 | Sep 30 · Oct 12 · Oct 26 | 159 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 11 · Apr 24 · May 11 | Oct 9 · Oct 21 · Nov 3 | 179 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 31 · Apr 13 · Apr 29 | Oct 16 · Oct 30 · Nov 11 | 199 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Martinsville Fltr Plt
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 Martinsville, VA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Martinsville Fltr Plt (station USC00445300, elevation 780 ft), 1.5 mi from Martinsville. 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 Martinsville
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden, NC | 14 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 29 |
| Reidsville, NC | 26 mi | Apr 5 | Nov 2 |
| Danville, VA | 26 mi | Apr 8 | Nov 1 |
| Stokesdale, NC | 32 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| Summerfield, NC | 34 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| Oak Ridge, NC | 36 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| King, NC | 39 mi | Apr 6 | Oct 31 |
| Walkertown, NC | 40 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Greensboro, NC | 41 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 4 |
| Vinton, VA | 41 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Martinsville?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Martinsville is around April 24. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 11, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 11.
When is the first frost in Martinsville?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 21. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 9 and a 90% chance by November 3.
Can it frost in Martinsville 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 May 5.
What growing zone is Martinsville?
Martinsville 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 24112. See growing zones in Virginia.
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