The first freeze of the season may not be far away for many areas of the U.S.

While we can’t tell you exactly when the season’s first 32-degree temperature will occur at your house, we can give you an idea of when it typically occurs based on average weather conditions over many years.

The map below shows the average date of the first freeze across the Lower 48 states, according to the most recent 30-year climatological averages (1991-2020) from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

Keep in mind, however, that the weather doesn't always follow what's considered average. A strong cold front could provide the season's first 32-degree or lower temperature days or even weeks earlier than what's shown on the map below. On the other hand, an upper-level area of high pressur

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