| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 45a - Southern Inner Piedmont | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 46 - 60 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 30506 - Gainesville, GA | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 29 | 31 | 38 | 45 | 54 | 62 | 67 | 66 | 60 | 48 | 39 | 32 | 48 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 49 | 54 | 63 | 71 | 77 | 83 | 87 | 86 | 80 | 71 | 62 | 52 | 69 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 6.12 | 5.11 | 6.27 | 4.27 | 4.46 | 3.97 | 4.33 | 4.15 | 4.38 | 3.96 | 4.46 | 4.72 | 56.2 |