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Will it freeze in Dahlonega in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Dahlonega 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 · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 43°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 Dahlonega
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 3, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Cleveland. 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 13 · Apr 29 · May 12 | Oct 6 · Oct 16 · Oct 29 | 171 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 30 · Apr 14 · May 2 | Oct 12 · Oct 25 · Nov 7 | 192 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 13 · Mar 31 · Apr 17 | Oct 21 · Nov 3 · Nov 20 | 218 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Cleveland
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 Dahlonega, GA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Cleveland (station USC00092006, elevation 1,567 ft), 13 mi from Dahlonega. 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 Dahlonega
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, GA | 19 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 14 |
| Oakwood, GA | 22 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 14 |
| Cumming, GA | 24 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 4 |
| Flowery Branch, GA | 25 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 14 |
| Cornelia, GA | 25 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 6 |
| Jasper, GA | 26 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 5 |
| Buford, GA | 29 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 4 |
| Braselton, GA | 30 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 14 |
| Sugar Hill, GA | 31 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 4 |
| Mulberry, GA | 32 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 7 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Dahlonega?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Dahlonega is around April 14. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 2, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 30.
When is the first frost in Dahlonega?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 25. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 12 and a 90% chance by November 7.
Can it frost in Dahlonega 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 29.
What growing zone is Dahlonega?
Dahlonega 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 30597. See growing zones in Georgia.
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