Frost dates · Georgia
When is the first frost in Atlanta?
In a typical year, Atlanta’s first frost comes around November 20 and its last around March 15.
One year in ten the first frost comes as early as November 4, and nine years in ten it has arrived by December 10. One year in ten the last frost is over as early as February 23, and nine years in ten it is over by April 4. Atlanta averages about 36 nights a year at 32°F or colder, with about 252 frost-free days in between in a typical year. The first frost here usually comes in about 6 days. That makes it the 18th latest first frost of the 117 cities we track where it freezes most years.
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Frost dates, early, typical and late years
| Early year (1 in 10) | Typical | Late year (1 in 10) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First frost | November 4 | November 20 | December 10 |
| Last frost | February 23 | March 15 | April 4 |
A frost date here is a night when the official thermometer reads 32°F or colder. Frost on the ground can show up on clear, calm nights a few degrees milder.
Cities with about the same first frost
- El Paso, Texas: first frost around November 20
- New York, New York: first frost around November 20
- Portland, Oregon: first frost around November 19
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991 to 2020, station USW00013874.