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Will it freeze in Canton in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Canton during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 53°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 53°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 44°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 39°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 41°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 42°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 Canton
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 14, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Allatoona Dam 2. 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 30 · Apr 13 · Apr 30 | Oct 13 · Oct 26 · Nov 8 | 194 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 14 · Apr 2 · Apr 19 | Oct 21 · Nov 4 · Nov 21 | 215 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 28 · Mar 20 · Apr 6 | Oct 30 · Nov 14 · Dec 4 | 239 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Allatoona Dam 2
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 Canton, GA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Allatoona Dam 2 (station USC00090181, elevation 975 ft), 15 mi from Canton. 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 Canton
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Springs, GA | 5.6 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Woodstock, GA | 9.9 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Milton, GA | 12 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 4 |
| Jasper, GA | 16 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 5 |
| Roswell, GA | 16 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 9 |
| Acworth, GA | 17 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Kennesaw, GA | 17 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Alpharetta, GA | 17 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 9 |
| Cartersville, GA | 19 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 26 |
| Marietta, GA | 21 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 7 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Canton?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Canton is around April 2. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 19, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 14.
When is the first frost in Canton?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 4. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 21 and a 90% chance by November 21.
Can it frost in Canton 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 13.
What growing zone is Canton?
Canton 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 30114. See growing zones in Georgia.
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