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Will it freeze in Fitzgerald in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Fitzgerald during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 67°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 67°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 53°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 48°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 46°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Tue, Nov 10 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 48°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
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 Fitzgerald
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 12, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Fitzgerald. 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 | Feb 25 · Mar 17 · Apr 4 | Oct 28 · Nov 11 · Nov 30 | 241 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 4 · Mar 2 · Mar 22 | Nov 6 · Nov 25 · Dec 19 | 268 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 13 · Feb 13 · Mar 13 | Nov 18 · Dec 12 · Jan 12 | 302 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Fitzgerald
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 Fitzgerald, GA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Fitzgerald (station USC00093386, elevation 370 ft), 0.2 mi from Fitzgerald. 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 Fitzgerald
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tifton, GA | 24 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 19 |
| Douglas, GA | 27 mi | Mar 5 | Nov 26 |
| McRae-Helena, GA | 32 mi | Mar 5 | Nov 24 |
| Eastman, GA | 34 mi | Mar 5 | Nov 24 |
| Cordele, GA | 35 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 14 |
| Nashville, GA | 35 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 19 |
| Sylvester, GA | 37 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 20 |
| Adel, GA | 42 mi | Mar 6 | Nov 27 |
| Moultrie, GA | 48 mi | Mar 6 | Nov 27 |
| Baxley, GA | 53 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 18 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Fitzgerald?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Fitzgerald is around March 2. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 22, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 4.
When is the first frost in Fitzgerald?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 25. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 6 and a 90% chance by December 19.
Can it frost in Fitzgerald 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 March 17.
What growing zone is Fitzgerald?
Fitzgerald is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 20 to 25°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 31750. See growing zones in Georgia.
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