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Will it freeze in Vidalia in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Vidalia during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 66°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 66°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Fri, Nov 6 54°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 49°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 46°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 45°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 46°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 47°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 Vidalia
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 16, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Metter. 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 27 · Mar 19 · Apr 7 | Nov 1 · Nov 13 · Dec 5 | 241 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 2 · Mar 2 · Mar 25 | Nov 7 · Nov 27 · Dec 28 | 269 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 14 · Feb 12 · Mar 12 | Nov 17 · Dec 16 · Jan 14 | 305 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Metter
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 Vidalia, GA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Metter (station USC00095811, elevation 120 ft), 24 mi from Vidalia. 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 Vidalia
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swainsboro, GA | 26 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 8 |
| McRae-Helena, GA | 30 mi | Mar 5 | Nov 24 |
| Baxley, GA | 31 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 18 |
| Glennville, GA | 34 mi | Mar 9 | Nov 24 |
| Dublin, GA | 38 mi | Mar 14 | Nov 13 |
| Statesboro, GA | 40 mi | Mar 7 | Nov 21 |
| Eastman, GA | 45 mi | Mar 5 | Nov 24 |
| Jesup, GA | 52 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 10 |
| Hinesville, GA | 53 mi | Mar 5 | Nov 29 |
| Douglas, GA | 55 mi | Mar 5 | Nov 26 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Vidalia?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Vidalia is around March 2. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 25, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 2.
When is the first frost in Vidalia?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 27. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 7 and a 90% chance by December 28.
Can it frost in Vidalia 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 Vidalia?
Vidalia 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 30474. See growing zones in Georgia.
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