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Will it freeze in Columbus in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Columbus during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 62°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 62°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Fri, Nov 6 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 42°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 43°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 42°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 44°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 45°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 Columbus
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 24, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Columbus #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 16 · Apr 3 · Apr 19 | Oct 22 · Nov 3 · Nov 17 | 213 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 28 · Mar 21 · Apr 9 | Oct 31 · Nov 11 · Dec 1 | 238 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 12 · Mar 6 · Mar 26 | Nov 6 · Nov 24 · Dec 21 | 265 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Columbus #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 Columbus, GA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Columbus #2 (station USC00092159, elevation 435 ft), 3.7 mi from Columbus. 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 Columbus
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phenix City, AL | 9.9 mi | Mar 5 | Nov 23 |
| Cusseta, GA | 12 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 8 |
| Smiths Station, AL | 13 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 18 |
| Valley, AL | 27 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Lanett, AL | 31 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
| Opelika, AL | 31 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| Auburn, AL | 37 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 17 |
| LaGrange, GA | 37 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 5 |
| Thomaston, GA | 42 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 12 |
| Eufaula, AL | 45 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 17 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Columbus?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Columbus is around March 21. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 9, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 28.
When is the first frost in Columbus?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 11. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 31 and a 90% chance by December 1.
Can it frost in Columbus 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 3.
What growing zone is Columbus?
Columbus is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 15 to 20°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 31907. See growing zones in Georgia.
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