Fitzgerald, Georgia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 13.1 °C (low) to 25.2 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1212.1 Millimeters. Fitzgerald is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7 °C | 15.6 °C | 111 mm |
| February | 5.2 °C | 17.7 °C | 95.25 mm |
| March | 8.3 °C | 21.4 °C | 123.95 mm |
| April | 12.3 °C | 25.4 °C | 82.3 mm |
| May | 16.9 °C | 29.6 °C | 71.88 mm |
| June | 20.9 °C | 32 °C | 127.51 mm |
| July | 22.3 °C | 33.6 °C | 113.79 mm |
| August | 21.9 °C | 32.8 °C | 130.81 mm |
| September | 19.3 °C | 30.6 °C | 105.92 mm |
| October | 13.6 °C | 26.3 °C | 78.74 mm |
| November | 7.9 °C | 21 °C | 72.14 mm |
| December | 4.8 °C | 16.9 °C | 98.81 mm |
| Annual | 13.1 °C | 25.2 °C | 1212.1 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 20-30 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : -6.7°C to -3.9°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |