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Will it freeze in Bluefield in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Sat, Nov 7: 31°F (Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 PM EST to Sun, Nov 8, 6:00 AM EST).
Tonight: forecast low 45°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
5 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 31°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 32°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 34°F Frost possible · 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 Bluefield
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 24, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Bluefield. 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 26 · May 12 · May 29 | Sep 23 · Oct 7 · Oct 18 | 146 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 15 · Apr 30 · May 19 | Oct 3 · Oct 15 · Oct 28 | 168 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 1 · Apr 16 · May 6 | Oct 11 · Oct 24 · Nov 6 | 190 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Bluefield
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 Bluefield, WV come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Bluefield (station USC00460925, elevation 2,870 ft), 1.0 mi from Bluefield. 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 Bluefield
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton, WV | 9.9 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 10 |
| Wytheville, VA | 22 mi | Apr 25 | Oct 18 |
| Pulaski, VA | 29 mi | Apr 25 | Oct 17 |
| Marion, VA | 34 mi | Apr 23 | Oct 20 |
| Richlands, VA | 35 mi | Apr 27 | Oct 18 |
| Beckley, WV | 35 mi | May 6 | Oct 10 |
| Radford, VA | 37 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 18 |
| Blacksburg, VA | 43 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 19 |
| Galax, VA | 44 mi | Apr 26 | Oct 14 |
| Christiansburg, VA | 45 mi | Apr 19 | Oct 23 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bluefield?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Bluefield is around April 30. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 19, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 15.
When is the first frost in Bluefield?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 15. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 3 and a 90% chance by October 28.
Can it frost in Bluefield 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 12.
What growing zone is Bluefield?
Bluefield 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 24701. See growing zones in West Virginia.
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