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Will it freeze in Atlanta in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Atlanta during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 58°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 58°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 49°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 42°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 43°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 45°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 46°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 Atlanta
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 20, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Atlanta Fulton County 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 21 · Apr 7 · Apr 22 | Oct 17 · Oct 29 · Nov 11 | 206 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 2 · Mar 24 · Apr 10 | Oct 27 · Nov 8 · Nov 26 | 231 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 15 · Mar 9 · Mar 27 | Nov 4 · Nov 20 · Dec 14 | 259 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Atlanta Fulton County 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 Atlanta, GA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Atlanta Fulton County Airport (station USW00003888, elevation 840 ft), 5.8 mi from Atlanta. 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 Atlanta
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Point, GA | 6.8 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 20 |
| Hapeville, GA | 6.8 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 20 |
| Decatur, GA | 7.5 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 9 |
| Brookhaven, GA | 8.7 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 9 |
| College Park, GA | 8.7 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 20 |
| Smyrna, GA | 8.7 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 7 |
| Mableton, GA | 9.3 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 7 |
| Forest Park, GA | 11 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 20 |
| Chamblee, GA | 11 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 9 |
| Clarkston, GA | 11 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Atlanta?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Atlanta is around March 24. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 10, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 2.
When is the first frost in Atlanta?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 8. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 27 and a 90% chance by November 26.
Can it frost in Atlanta 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 April 7.
What growing zone is Atlanta?
Atlanta is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 10 to 15°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 30314. See growing zones in Georgia.
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