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Will it freeze in Jonesboro in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Jonesboro during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 59°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 59°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 43°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 46°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 Jonesboro
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 28, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Jonesboro. 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 20 · Apr 6 · Apr 21 | Oct 22 · Nov 1 · Nov 16 | 211 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 2 · Mar 25 · Apr 10 | Oct 31 · Nov 12 · Dec 2 | 235 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 12 · Mar 8 · Mar 29 | Nov 8 · Nov 28 · Dec 22 | 265 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Jonesboro
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 Jonesboro, GA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Jonesboro (station USC00094700, elevation 930 ft), 0.7 mi from Jonesboro. 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 Jonesboro
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow, GA | 4.3 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 12 |
| Riverdale, GA | 4.3 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 12 |
| Lovejoy, GA | 5.6 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 12 |
| Forest Park, GA | 6.8 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 20 |
| Stockbridge, GA | 6.8 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 12 |
| Fayetteville, GA | 8.7 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 6 |
| Hapeville, GA | 9.9 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 20 |
| Hampton, GA | 11 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 13 |
| College Park, GA | 11 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 20 |
| East Point, GA | 12 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 20 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Jonesboro?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Jonesboro is around March 25. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 10, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 2.
When is the first frost in Jonesboro?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 12. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 31 and a 90% chance by December 2.
Can it frost in Jonesboro 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 6.
What growing zone is Jonesboro?
Jonesboro 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 30236. See growing zones in Georgia.
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