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Will it freeze in LaFayette in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in LaFayette during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 48°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 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 37°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 39°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 41°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 LaFayette
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 25, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Chickamauga 2 SW. 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 7 · Apr 23 | Oct 18 · Oct 30 · Nov 13 | 207 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 4 · Mar 25 · Apr 11 | Oct 28 · Nov 9 · Dec 1 | 232 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 17 · Mar 11 · Mar 31 | Nov 7 · Nov 25 · Dec 20 | 260 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Chickamauga 2 SW
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 LaFayette, GA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Chickamauga 2 SW (station USC00094941, elevation 799 ft), 10 mi from LaFayette. 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 LaFayette
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Oglethorpe, GA | 16 mi | Apr 6 | Oct 30 |
| Dalton, GA | 18 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| East Ridge, TN | 20 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 9 |
| Calhoun, GA | 24 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 3 |
| Chattanooga, TN | 25 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 9 |
| Collegedale, TN | 27 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 9 |
| Red Bank, TN | 28 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
| Chatsworth, GA | 29 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 1 |
| Fort Payne, AL | 29 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 8 |
| Signal Mountain, TN | 30 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in LaFayette?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in LaFayette is around March 25. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 11, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 4.
When is the first frost in LaFayette?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 9. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 28 and a 90% chance by December 1.
Can it frost in LaFayette 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 7.
What growing zone is LaFayette?
LaFayette 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 30728. See growing zones in Georgia.
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