The air is not quite cold enough to freeze water immediately, which happens at about minus-42 degrees, Terry said.

How long does it take for water to freeze instantly?

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So, how long does it take for water to freeze? In a freezer, it will take from 1 hour to two hours if you what to get ice cubes at a temperature of 0° F. If your water is cold or really hot, the water will freeze even faster (around 45 minutes).

Does water freeze instantly in?

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Watch this! A video shows water in a bottle freezing instantly just by hitting it on a surface. ... A supercooled liquid is one in which the temperature is below its normal freezing point, but the liquid has not solidified.