The freezing point of water is 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius, 273.15 Kelvin). When the air temperature falls below this point, freezing or frost occurs

. A "freeze" is anytime the temperature drops below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and within freeze, there are subcategories such as light freeze (32-29 degrees) and hard freeze (28-25 degrees)

. Frost, on the other hand, can occur at or around freezing temperatures, typically below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on conditions