Damascus, GA frost dates
Last spring frostMar 11median date
First fall frostNov 13median date
Growing season247 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Damascus compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Damascus falls between February 19 and April 1, a 41-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 29 and December 2.
- The median last frost is 10 days earlier than the Georgia median of Mar 21.
- Its 247-day growing season is longer than 66% of the 618 Georgia places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 8 days later than the zone 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 38 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Albany, GA, 60 km away, the last frost here is 1 day later than there and the growing season is 8 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 19 |
| 50% (median) | March 11 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 1 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 29 |
| 50% (median) | November 13 |
| 90% (late) | December 2 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Damascus, GA
Damascus, GA frost dates — last frost Mar 11, first frost Nov 13, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 17 to Dec 31Transplant outside: Feb 11 to Feb 25
Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 16
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Feb 11 to Feb 25Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Feb 18Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Feb 18Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 1Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 18Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 18Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 15
Plant for fall: Oct 30 to Dec 4
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Damascus, GA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 17 – Dec 31 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Feb 11 – Mar 18 | Sep 18 – Oct 16 |
| Kale | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Broccoli | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Okra | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — |
| Basil | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 28 – Feb 18 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 28 – Feb 18 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 4 – Mar 18 | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 11 – Feb 18 | Mar 25 – Apr 1 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 11 – Feb 18 | — | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 11 – Feb 18 | — | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 11 – Feb 18 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 18 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 18 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 11 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 25 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 18 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 25 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 30 – Dec 4 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Newton 8 W, GA weather station, 24 km away (elevation 177 ft (54 m)).
Frost dates near Damascus
- Colquitt Mar 6 · Nov 23
- Arlington Mar 11 · Nov 13
- Blakely Mar 13 · Nov 21
- Bluffton Mar 13 · Nov 21
- Leary Mar 11 · Nov 13
- Morgan Mar 11 · Nov 13
- Edison Mar 21 · Nov 13
- Jakin Mar 6 · Nov 23
- Donalsonville Mar 6 · Nov 23
- Iron City Mar 6 · Nov 23
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Damascus, GA?
The median last spring frost in Damascus, GA is March 11. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 1, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Damascus, GA?
The median first fall frost is November 13, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 29.
How long is the growing season in Damascus, GA?
About 247 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Damascus, GA?
Damascus, GA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.