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Will it freeze in Cartersville in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Cartersville during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 52°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
1 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 52°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 37°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 39°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 40°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 Cartersville
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 3, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Cartersville. 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 | Apr 8 · Apr 23 · May 8 | Oct 7 · Oct 19 · Oct 31 | 178 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 27 · Apr 11 · Apr 26 | Oct 13 · Oct 26 · Nov 7 | 197 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 12 · Mar 31 · Apr 15 | Oct 22 · Nov 3 · Nov 22 | 217 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Cartersville
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 Cartersville, GA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Cartersville (station USC00091665, elevation 789 ft), 2.8 mi from Cartersville. 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 Cartersville
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acworth, GA | 9.9 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Kennesaw, GA | 14 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Adairsville, GA | 16 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 26 |
| Woodstock, GA | 17 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Dallas, GA | 17 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Rockmart, GA | 17 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 4 |
| Holly Springs, GA | 18 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Canton, GA | 19 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Hiram, GA | 19 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Marietta, GA | 21 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 7 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Cartersville?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Cartersville is around April 11. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 26, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 27.
When is the first frost in Cartersville?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 26. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 13 and a 90% chance by November 7.
Can it frost in Cartersville 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 23.
What growing zone is Cartersville?
Cartersville 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 30120. See growing zones in Georgia.
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