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Will it freeze in Macon in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Macon during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 63°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 63°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Fri, Nov 6 50°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 43°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 42°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 42°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 43°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- 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 Macon
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 24, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Macon Middle Ga Regional Airport. 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 17 · Apr 3 · Apr 19 | Oct 20 · Nov 1 · Nov 13 | 211 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 28 · Mar 21 · Apr 7 | Oct 29 · Nov 10 · Nov 29 | 235 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 5 · Mar 3 · Mar 24 | Nov 6 · Nov 24 · Dec 21 | 267 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Macon Middle Ga Regional Airport
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 Macon, GA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Macon Middle Ga Regional Airport (station USW00003813, elevation 343 ft), 8.9 mi from Macon. 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 Macon
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron, GA | 11 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 10 |
| Centerville, GA | 12 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 10 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 15 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 19 |
| Fort Valley, GA | 21 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 19 |
| Perry, GA | 23 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 19 |
| Barnesville, GA | 31 mi | Mar 18 | Nov 14 |
| Milledgeville, GA | 32 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 9 |
| Jackson, GA | 37 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
| Thomaston, GA | 37 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 12 |
| Eatonton, GA | 40 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Macon?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Macon is around March 21. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 7, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 28.
When is the first frost in Macon?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 10. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 29 and a 90% chance by November 29.
Can it frost in Macon 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 3.
What growing zone is Macon?
Macon 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 31206. See growing zones in Georgia.
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