Savannah, GA frost dates
Last spring frostMar 2median date
First fall frostNov 30median date
Growing season273 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Savannah compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Savannah falls between February 4 and March 25, a 49-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 11 and December 28.
- The median last frost is 19 days earlier than the Georgia median of Mar 21.
- Its 273-day growing season is longer than 97% of the 618 Georgia places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 9a, where the median is Mar 3.
- The weather station records an average of 21 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 4 |
| 50% (median) | March 2 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 25 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 11 |
| 50% (median) | November 30 |
| 90% (late) | December 28 |
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 Savannah, GA
Savannah, GA frost dates — last frost Mar 2, first frost Nov 30, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 8 to Dec 22Transplant outside: Feb 2 to Feb 16
Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Nov 2
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 2 to Feb 16Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Sow outdoors: Jan 19 to Feb 9Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Jan 19 to Feb 9Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 26
Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Oct 19 to Nov 9
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 23Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 9Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 9Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Oct 5 to Oct 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Apr 6
Plant for fall: Nov 16 to Dec 21
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Savannah, GA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 8 – Dec 22 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 22 – Jan 5 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 22 – Jan 5 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Feb 2 – Mar 9 | Oct 5 – Nov 2 |
| Kale | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Sep 21 – Oct 12 |
| Broccoli | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Cabbage | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | — | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Okra | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — |
| Basil | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 19 – Feb 9 | Sep 7 – Sep 28 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 19 – Feb 9 | Oct 5 – Oct 26 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 26 – Mar 9 | Oct 19 – Nov 9 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 2 – Feb 9 | Mar 16 – Mar 23 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 2 – Feb 9 | — | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 2 – Feb 9 | — | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 2 – Feb 9 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 9 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 9 | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 16 | Sep 21 – Oct 5 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | Oct 5 – Oct 26 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 16 – Dec 21 |
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 Savannah Intl Ap, GA weather station, 17 km away (elevation 46 ft (14 m)).
ZIP codes in Savannah: 31401 31402 31403 31404 31405 31406 31408 31409 31410 31411 31412 31414 31415 31416 31418 31419 31420 31421
Frost dates near Savannah
- Port Wentworth Mar 2 · Nov 30
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- Bloomingdale Mar 2 · Nov 30
- Richmond Hill Mar 2 · Nov 30
- Meldrim Mar 2 · Nov 30
- Eden Mar 2 · Nov 30
- Rincon Mar 2 · Nov 30
- Fleming Mar 5 · Nov 29
- Midway Mar 5 · Nov 29
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Savannah, GA?
The median last spring frost in Savannah, GA is March 2. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 25, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Savannah, GA?
The median first fall frost is November 30, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 11.
How long is the growing season in Savannah, GA?
About 273 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Savannah, GA?
Savannah, GA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.