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Will it freeze in Menomonie in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Tonight: 32°F (Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST).
Tonight: forecast low 32°F. Freeze.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
6 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 32°F Freeze · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 25°F Hard freeze · Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
- Sat, Nov 7 33°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 35°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 36°F Frost possible · 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 Menomonie
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 10, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Menomonie. 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 | May 7 · May 21 · Jun 2 | Sep 9 · Sep 23 · Oct 5 | 123 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 27 · May 9 · May 24 | Sep 19 · Oct 1 · Oct 14 | 143 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 15 · Apr 30 · May 12 | Sep 26 · Oct 10 · Oct 25 | 164 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Menomonie
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 Menomonie, WI come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Menomonie (station USC00475335, elevation 780 ft), 1.7 mi from Menomonie. 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 Menomonie
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WI | 21 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 14 |
| Altoona, WI | 24 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 14 |
| Lake Hallie, WI | 24 mi | May 8 | Oct 4 |
| Chippewa Falls, WI | 25 mi | May 8 | Oct 4 |
| River Falls, WI | 35 mi | May 11 | Oct 1 |
| New Richmond, WI | 35 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 19 |
| Lake City, MN | 35 mi | May 7 | Oct 2 |
| Red Wing, MN | 40 mi | Apr 23 | Oct 14 |
| Hudson, WI | 40 mi | Apr 22 | Oct 19 |
| Rice Lake, WI | 42 mi | May 8 | Oct 2 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Menomonie?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Menomonie is around May 9. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 24, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 27.
When is the first frost in Menomonie?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 1. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 19 and a 90% chance by October 14.
Can it frost in Menomonie 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 21.
What growing zone is Menomonie?
Menomonie is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4b (average annual extreme minimum temperature −25 to −20°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 54751. See growing zones in Wisconsin.
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