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Will it freeze in Valdosta in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Valdosta during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 67°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 67°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 55°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 51°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 49°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 48°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Tue, Nov 10 49°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Wed, Nov 11 49°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 Valdosta
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 16, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Valdosta 2 S. 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 | Feb 28 · Mar 19 · Apr 6 | Nov 1 · Nov 16 · Dec 2 | 239 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 9 · Mar 5 · Mar 23 | Nov 9 · Nov 27 · Dec 21 | 267 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 21 · Feb 16 · Mar 12 | Nov 22 · Dec 16 · Jan 16 | 301 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Valdosta 2 S
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 Valdosta, GA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Valdosta 2 S (station USC00098974, elevation 265 ft), 3.1 mi from Valdosta. 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 Valdosta
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adel, GA | 21 mi | Mar 6 | Nov 27 |
| Nashville, GA | 25 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 19 |
| Moultrie, GA | 38 mi | Mar 6 | Nov 27 |
| Thomasville, GA | 42 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 21 |
| Live Oak, FL | 42 mi | Feb 20 | Dec 6 |
| Tifton, GA | 45 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 19 |
| Douglas, GA | 52 mi | Mar 5 | Nov 26 |
| Perry, FL | 54 mi | Mar 4 | Nov 26 |
| Cairo, GA | 55 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 21 |
| Sylvester, GA | 57 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 20 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Valdosta?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Valdosta is around March 5. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 23, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 9.
When is the first frost in Valdosta?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 27. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 9 and a 90% chance by December 21.
Can it frost in Valdosta 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 19.
What growing zone is Valdosta?
Valdosta is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 20 to 25°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 31698. See growing zones in Georgia.
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