Earliest, Latest and Average First Freeze Dates for North and Central Georgia

Earliest, Latest and Average First Freeze Dates for North and Central Georgia

The average first freeze date, where the minimum temperature is 32°F or less, varies from mid-October across northeast Georgia to mid-November across central Georgia. The first freeze though has occurred as early as September and as late as December. Per a request from our agricultural partners, our frost freeze program will last until November 20th or when a county experiences a widespread hard freeze for several hours (28°F or less).

Frost and Freeze Products

Freeze Watch: A 50% or greater chance of minimum temperatures at or below 32°F during the growing season - issued up to 48 hours in advance.

Frost Advisory: An 80% or greater chance of a significant frost with minimum temperatures of 33°F - 36°F - issued up to 24 hours in advance.

Freeze Warning: An 80% or greater chance of minimum temperatures at or below 32°F during the growing season - issued up to 24 hours in advance.

First Freeze Dates
	Earliest Occurrence	Latest Occurrence	Average
Athens	September 24, 1928	December 6, 1978	November 7
Atlanta	October 11, 1906	December 18, 1998	November 13
Columbus	October 21, 1989	January 4, 1932	November 17
Macon	October 14, 1988	December 26, 1918	November 11

Note: The dates in the table are from the threaded climate data sites.

Average First Freeze Dates

Observed First and Last Freeze Dates

Atlanta | Athens | Blairsville | Columbus | Macon