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Will it freeze in Rome in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Rome during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 50°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
2 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 50°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 39°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 40°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 Rome
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 14, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Rome. 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 30 · Apr 13 · May 1 | Oct 13 · Oct 25 · Nov 6 | 193 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 13 · Apr 1 · Apr 19 | Oct 22 · Nov 3 · Nov 18 | 217 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 24 · Mar 18 · Apr 5 | Oct 30 · Nov 14 · Dec 3 | 239 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Rome
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 Rome, GA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Rome (station USC00097600, elevation 685 ft), 2.4 mi from Rome. 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 Rome
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adairsville, GA | 17 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 26 |
| Cedartown, GA | 17 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 4 |
| Rockmart, GA | 19 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 4 |
| Calhoun, GA | 22 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 3 |
| Cartersville, GA | 23 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 26 |
| LaFayette, GA | 31 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 9 |
| Dallas, GA | 31 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Fort Payne, AL | 32 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 8 |
| Acworth, GA | 32 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Hiram, GA | 36 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Rome?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Rome is around April 1. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 19, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 13.
When is the first frost in Rome?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 3. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 22 and a 90% chance by November 18.
Can it frost in Rome 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 13.
What growing zone is Rome?
Rome 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 30161. See growing zones in Georgia.
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