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Will it freeze in Eatonton in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Eatonton 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 48°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 41°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 44°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 Eatonton
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 11, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Monticello. 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 31 · Apr 17 · May 2 | Oct 12 · Oct 23 · Nov 4 | 190 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 18 · Apr 4 · Apr 20 | Oct 20 · Nov 1 · Nov 16 | 211 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 1 · Mar 24 · Apr 7 | Oct 30 · Nov 11 · Dec 1 | 234 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Monticello
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 Eatonton, GA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Monticello (station USC00095988, elevation 518 ft), 18 mi from Eatonton. 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 Eatonton
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, GA | 18 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 12 |
| Milledgeville, GA | 19 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 9 |
| Social Circle, GA | 29 mi | Mar 22 | Nov 14 |
| Covington, GA | 33 mi | Mar 22 | Nov 14 |
| Jackson, GA | 34 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
| Monroe, GA | 38 mi | Apr 3 | Nov 7 |
| Macon, GA | 40 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 10 |
| Locust Grove, GA | 41 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
| Conyers, GA | 41 mi | Mar 22 | Nov 14 |
| Sandersville, GA | 41 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Eatonton?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Eatonton is around April 4. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 20, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 18.
When is the first frost in Eatonton?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 1. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 20 and a 90% chance by November 16.
Can it frost in Eatonton 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 17.
What growing zone is Eatonton?
Eatonton 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 31024. See growing zones in Georgia.
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