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Will it freeze in Torrington 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 MST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM MST).
Tonight: forecast low 31°F. Freeze.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM MST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM MST.
4 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 31°F Freeze · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 32°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 37°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- 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 Torrington
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 8, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Torrington Municipal Airport. 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 9 · May 22 · Jun 5 | Sep 8 · Sep 21 · Oct 2 | 121 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 30 · May 11 · May 26 | Sep 16 · Sep 29 · Oct 11 | 139 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 16 · Apr 30 · May 13 | Sep 24 · Oct 8 · Oct 21 | 160 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Torrington Municipal Airport
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 Torrington, WY come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Torrington Municipal Airport (station USW00094053, elevation 4,205 ft), 1.1 mi from Torrington. 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 Torrington
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsbluff, NE | 29 mi | May 8 | Oct 3 |
| Gering, NE | 31 mi | May 8 | Oct 3 |
| Alliance, NE | 66 mi | May 11 | Oct 3 |
| Cheyenne, WY | 72 mi | May 14 | Oct 1 |
| Douglas, WY | 79 mi | May 19 | Sep 23 |
| Sidney, NE | 89 mi | May 15 | Sep 30 |
| Laramie, WY | 90 mi | Jun 7 | Sep 4 |
| Wellington, CO | 104 mi | May 3 | Oct 6 |
| Eaton, CO | 110 mi | May 2 | Oct 8 |
| Sterling, CO | 112 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Torrington?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Torrington is around May 11. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 26, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 30.
When is the first frost in Torrington?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around September 29. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 16 and a 90% chance by October 11.
Can it frost in Torrington 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 22.
What growing zone is Torrington?
Torrington is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a (average annual extreme minimum temperature −20 to −15°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 82240. See growing zones in Wyoming.
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