The average last freeze date, where the minimum temperature is 32°F or less is in March, but it has occurred as early as February and as late as April. Per a request from our agricultural partners, our frost freeze program will begin March 1 2013.
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.
Earliest Occurrence | Latest Occurrence | Average | ||
Athens | February 27, 1991 and 1918 | April 21, 1953 | March 26 | |
Atlanta | February 5, 1880 | April 25, 1910 | March 23 | |
Columbus | February 7, 2000 | April 21, 1953 | March 15 | |
Macon | February 6, 1918 | April 20, 1983 | March 16 |