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Will it freeze in Norfolk in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Norfolk 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 · Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Fri, Nov 6 56°F Above 36°F · Showers And Thunderstorms
- Sat, Nov 7 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 49°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 48°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
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 Norfolk
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 12, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Norfolk NAS. 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 12 · Mar 29 · Apr 10 | Nov 1 · Nov 14 · Nov 29 | 230 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 26 · Mar 16 · Apr 1 | Nov 8 · Nov 26 · Dec 17 | 255 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 9 · Mar 2 · Mar 19 | Nov 21 · Dec 12 · Jan 5 | 286 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Norfolk NAS
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 Norfolk, VA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Norfolk NAS (station USW00013750, elevation 17 ft), 2.9 mi from Norfolk. 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 Norfolk
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, VA | 7.5 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 16 |
| Hampton, VA | 9.3 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 15 |
| Poquoson, VA | 14 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 15 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 16 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 12 |
| Chesapeake, VA | 17 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 18 |
| Newport News, VA | 19 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 9 |
| Smithfield, VA | 21 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 9 |
| Suffolk, VA | 27 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 15 |
| Williamsburg, VA | 35 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 10 |
| Franklin, VA | 42 mi | Apr 7 | Nov 2 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Norfolk?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Norfolk is around March 16. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 1, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 26.
When is the first frost in Norfolk?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 26. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 8 and a 90% chance by December 17.
Can it frost in Norfolk 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 March 29.
What growing zone is Norfolk?
Norfolk 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 23518. See growing zones in Virginia.
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