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Will it freeze in McDonough in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in McDonough 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 · Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Fri, Nov 6 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- 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 · 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 McDonough
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 17, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Mcdonough 5 Ene. 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 25 · Apr 11 · Apr 28 | Oct 16 · Oct 27 · Nov 10 | 199 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 8 · Mar 31 · Apr 16 | Oct 24 · Nov 6 · Nov 24 | 220 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 20 · Mar 16 · Apr 4 | Nov 1 · Nov 17 · Dec 7 | 247 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Mcdonough 5 Ene
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 McDonough, GA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Mcdonough 5 Ene (station USC00095666, elevation 708 ft), 7.1 mi from McDonough. 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 McDonough
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Grove, GA | 7.5 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
| Stockbridge, GA | 8.1 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 12 |
| Hampton, GA | 9.9 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 13 |
| Lovejoy, GA | 9.9 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 12 |
| Jonesboro, GA | 13 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 12 |
| Morrow, GA | 14 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 12 |
| Jackson, GA | 14 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
| Griffin, GA | 16 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 13 |
| Stonecrest, GA | 17 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
| Forest Park, GA | 17 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 20 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in McDonough?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in McDonough is around March 31. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 16, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 8.
When is the first frost in McDonough?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 6. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 24 and a 90% chance by November 24.
Can it frost in McDonough 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 11.
What growing zone is McDonough?
McDonough 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 30253. See growing zones in Georgia.
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