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Will it freeze in Pulaski in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Pulaski during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 50°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
2 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 41°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 37°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 Pulaski
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 28, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Pulaski 2 E. 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 6 · May 24 | Sep 25 · Oct 8 · Oct 21 | 154 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 9 · Apr 25 · May 15 | Oct 5 · Oct 17 · Nov 1 | 175 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 25 · Apr 9 · Apr 30 | Oct 12 · Oct 28 · Nov 11 | 200 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Pulaski 2 E
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 Pulaski, VA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Pulaski 2 E (station USC00446955, elevation 2,080 ft), 1.2 mi from Pulaski. 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 Pulaski
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radford, VA | 12 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 18 |
| Wytheville, VA | 19 mi | Apr 25 | Oct 18 |
| Christiansburg, VA | 21 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 23 |
| Blacksburg, VA | 22 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 19 |
| Galax, VA | 28 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 14 |
| Princeton, WV | 29 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 10 |
| Bluefield, WV | 29 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 15 |
| Mount Airy, NC | 39 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 23 |
| Salem, VA | 42 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 1 |
| Marion, VA | 44 mi | Apr 23 | Oct 20 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Pulaski?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Pulaski is around April 25. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 15, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 9.
When is the first frost in Pulaski?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 17. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 5 and a 90% chance by November 1.
Can it frost in Pulaski 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 6.
What growing zone is Pulaski?
Pulaski 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 24301. See growing zones in Virginia.
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