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Will it freeze in Wisconsin Rapids in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Tonight: 31°F (Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST).
Tonight: forecast low 31°F. Freeze.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
7 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 31°F Freeze · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 23°F Hard freeze · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 30°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 31°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 33°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 33°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 Wisconsin Rapids
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 10, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Wisconsin Rapids. 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 3 | Sep 8 · Sep 21 · Oct 4 | 124 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 26 · May 9 · May 24 | Sep 17 · Sep 30 · Oct 13 | 142 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 15 · Apr 30 · May 14 | Sep 25 · Oct 10 · Oct 24 | 162 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Wisconsin Rapids
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 Wisconsin Rapids, WI come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Wisconsin Rapids (station USC00479335, elevation 1,033 ft), 1.1 mi from Wisconsin Rapids. 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 Wisconsin Rapids
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plover, WI | 15 mi | May 4 | Oct 7 |
| Stevens Point, WI | 16 mi | May 4 | Oct 7 |
| Marshfield, WI | 25 mi | May 5 | Oct 5 |
| Kronenwetter, WI | 32 mi | May 6 | Oct 4 |
| Rothschild, WI | 35 mi | May 6 | Oct 4 |
| Rib Mountain, WI | 35 mi | May 6 | Oct 4 |
| Weston, WI | 37 mi | May 6 | Oct 4 |
| Waupaca, WI | 37 mi | May 8 | Oct 6 |
| Wausau, WI | 40 mi | May 6 | Oct 4 |
| Tomah, WI | 43 mi | May 6 | Oct 3 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Wisconsin Rapids?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Wisconsin Rapids 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 26.
When is the first frost in Wisconsin Rapids?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around September 30. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 17 and a 90% chance by October 13.
Can it frost in Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin Rapids?
Wisconsin Rapids 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 54469. See growing zones in Wisconsin.
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