Fitzgerald, Georgia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 55.6 °F (low) to 77.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 47.7 Inches. 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 | 38.7 °F | 60.0 °F | 4.37 in. |
| February | 41.4 °F | 63.8 °F | 3.75 in. |
| March | 46.9 °F | 70.6 °F | 4.88 in. |
| April | 54.2 °F | 77.8 °F | 3.24 in. |
| May | 62.5 °F | 85.2 °F | 2.83 in. |
| June | 69.7 °F | 89.6 °F | 5.02 in. |
| July | 72.2 °F | 92.4 °F | 4.48 in. |
| August | 71.5 °F | 91.1 °F | 5.15 in. |
| September | 66.8 °F | 87.1 °F | 4.17 in. |
| October | 56.5 °F | 79.3 °F | 3.1 in. |
| November | 46.2 °F | 69.8 °F | 2.84 in. |
| December | 40.7 °F | 62.5 °F | 3.89 in. |
| Annual | 55.6 °F | 77.4 °F | 47.72 in. |
| 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 : 20°F to 25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |