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Will it freeze in Thomson in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Thomson 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 · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 42°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 43°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 Thomson
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 4, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Thomson 1.5SE. 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 9 · Mar 27 · Apr 12 | Oct 25 · Nov 6 · Nov 21 | 225 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 21 · Mar 14 · Mar 31 | Nov 3 · Nov 17 · Dec 8 | 252 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 31 · Feb 26 · Mar 19 | Nov 14 · Dec 4 · Jan 5 | 284 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Thomson 1.5SE
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 Thomson, GA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Thomson 1.5SE (station USC00098677, elevation 542 ft), 1.5 mi from Thomson. 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 Thomson
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grovetown, GA | 17 mi | Feb 27 | Dec 4 |
| Augusta, GA | 25 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 9 |
| North Augusta, SC | 31 mi | Feb 27 | Dec 4 |
| Waynesboro, GA | 38 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 9 |
| Sandersville, GA | 38 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
| Aiken, SC | 45 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 14 |
| Milledgeville, GA | 50 mi | Mar 25 | Nov 9 |
| Eatonton, GA | 52 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 1 |
| Greenwood, SC | 54 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 12 |
| Madison, GA | 57 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 12 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Thomson?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Thomson is around March 14. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 31, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 21.
When is the first frost in Thomson?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 17. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 3 and a 90% chance by December 8.
Can it frost in Thomson 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 March 27.
What growing zone is Thomson?
Thomson 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 30824. See growing zones in Georgia.
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