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Will it freeze in Albany in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Albany during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 65°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 65°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Fri, Nov 6 52°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 46°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 46°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 44°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 46°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
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 Albany
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 5, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Albany SW Ga Regional 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 | Mar 3 · Mar 23 · Apr 8 | Oct 28 · Nov 10 · Nov 26 | 233 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 13 · Mar 8 · Mar 27 | Nov 5 · Nov 21 · Dec 11 | 260 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 24 · Feb 19 · Mar 16 | Nov 15 · Dec 5 · Jan 10 | 294 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Albany SW Ga Regional 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 Albany, GA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Albany SW Ga Regional Airport (station USW00013869, elevation 190 ft), 3.1 mi from Albany. 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 Albany
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvester, GA | 21 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 20 |
| Americus, GA | 34 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 14 |
| Cordele, GA | 35 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 14 |
| Moultrie, GA | 35 mi | Mar 6 | Nov 27 |
| Tifton, GA | 39 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 19 |
| Blakely, GA | 47 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 21 |
| Cairo, GA | 48 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 21 |
| Bainbridge, GA | 52 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 17 |
| Thomasville, GA | 52 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 21 |
| Adel, GA | 54 mi | Mar 6 | Nov 27 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Albany?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Albany is around March 8. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 27, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 13.
When is the first frost in Albany?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 21. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 5 and a 90% chance by December 11.
Can it frost in Albany 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 March 23.
What growing zone is Albany?
Albany is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 20 to 25°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 31701. See growing zones in Georgia.
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