Kings Bay, GA frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 19median date
First fall frostDec 14median date
Growing season298 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Kings Bay compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Kings Bay falls between January 19 and March 14, a 54-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 21 and January 15.
- The median last frost is 30 days earlier than the Georgia median of Mar 21.
- Its 298-day growing season is among the longest of the 618 Georgia places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 12 days earlier 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 12 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Jacksonville, FL, 53 km away, gets only light, occasional frost, a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 19 |
| 50% (median) | February 19 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 14 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 21 |
| 50% (median) | December 14 |
| 90% (late) | January 15 |
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 Kings Bay, GA
Kings Bay, GA frost dates — last frost Feb 19, first frost Dec 14, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Nov 27 to Dec 11Transplant outside: Jan 22 to Feb 5
Start indoors: Dec 11 to Dec 25Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19
Start indoors: Dec 11 to Dec 25Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Jan 29 to Feb 12Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Oct 19 to Nov 16
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Jan 22 to Feb 5Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 26
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Jan 29 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12
Sow outdoors: Jan 8 to Jan 29Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 12
Sow outdoors: Jan 8 to Jan 29Plant for fall: Oct 19 to Nov 9
Sow outdoors: Jan 15 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Nov 2 to Nov 23
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 12Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Jan 29Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Jan 29Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 19
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Feb 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Oct 19 to Nov 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12
Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 26
Plant for fall: Nov 30 to Jan 4Plant for fall: Nov 30 to Jan 4
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Kings Bay, GA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 27 – Dec 11 | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Jan 22 – Feb 26 | Oct 19 – Nov 16 |
| Kale | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Oct 5 – Oct 26 |
| Broccoli | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | — | Sep 7 – Sep 28 |
| Cabbage | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | — | Sep 7 – Sep 28 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | — | Sep 7 – Sep 28 |
| Okra | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — |
| Basil | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 8 – Jan 29 | Sep 21 – Oct 12 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 8 – Jan 29 | Oct 19 – Nov 9 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 15 – Feb 26 | Nov 2 – Nov 23 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 22 – Jan 29 | Mar 5 – Mar 12 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Sep 28 – Oct 12 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 22 – Jan 29 | — | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Oct 5 – Oct 19 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 22 – Jan 29 | — | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 22 – Jan 29 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 29 – Feb 26 | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 29 – Feb 26 | Oct 5 – Oct 19 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 29 – Feb 19 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 5 – Mar 5 | Oct 5 – Oct 19 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | Oct 19 – Nov 9 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 19 | Sep 28 – Oct 12 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 30 – Jan 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 Brunswick 23 S, GA weather station, 10 km away (elevation 26 ft (8 m)).
Frost dates near Kings Bay
- Saint Marys Feb 2 · Jan 4
- Kingsland Mar 14 · Nov 25
- Woodbine Mar 14 · Nov 25
- Waverly Feb 8 · Dec 25
- White Oak Mar 14 · Nov 25
- Jekyll Island Feb 9 · Dec 26
- Folkston Feb 26 · Dec 7
- Brunswick Feb 8 · Dec 25
- Sea Island Feb 9 · Dec 26
- Saint Simons Island Feb 9 · Dec 26
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Kings Bay, GA?
The median last spring frost in Kings Bay, GA is February 19. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 14, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Kings Bay, GA?
The median first fall frost is December 14, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 21.
How long is the growing season in Kings Bay, GA?
About 298 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Kings Bay, GA?
Kings Bay, GA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.