Waynesville, GA frost dates
Last spring frostMar 25median date
First fall frostNov 15median date
Growing season235 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Waynesville compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Waynesville falls between March 2 and April 15, a 44-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 31 and December 2.
- The median last frost is 4 days later than the Georgia median of Mar 21.
- Its 235-day growing season is longer than 50% of the 618 Georgia places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 22 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 40 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Jacksonville, FL, 104 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) | March 2 |
| 50% (median) | March 25 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 15 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 31 |
| 50% (median) | November 15 |
| 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 Waynesville, GA
Waynesville, GA frost dates — last frost Mar 25, first frost Nov 15, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Oct 4 to Oct 25
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 15Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 4Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 4Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 29
Plant for fall: Nov 1 to Dec 6
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Waynesville, GA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Feb 25 – Apr 1 | Sep 20 – Oct 18 |
| Kale | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Broccoli | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Cabbage | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Okra | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — |
| Basil | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 4 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 4 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 18 – Apr 1 | Oct 4 – Oct 25 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | Apr 8 – Apr 15 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | — | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | — | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 4 – Apr 1 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 4 – Apr 1 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 4 – Mar 25 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 8 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 22 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 8 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 1 – Dec 6 |
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 Nahunta 6ne, GA weather station, 11 km away (elevation 69 ft (21 m)).
Frost dates near Waynesville
- Hortense Mar 25 · Nov 15
- Nahunta Mar 25 · Nov 15
- White Oak Mar 14 · Nov 25
- Brunswick Feb 8 · Dec 25
- Waverly Feb 8 · Dec 25
- Hoboken Mar 15 · Nov 17
- Patterson Mar 15 · Nov 17
- Offerman Mar 25 · Nov 15
- Woodbine Mar 14 · Nov 25
- Jesup Mar 24 · Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Waynesville, GA?
The median last spring frost in Waynesville, GA is March 25. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 15, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Waynesville, GA?
The median first fall frost is November 15, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 31.
How long is the growing season in Waynesville, GA?
About 235 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Waynesville, GA?
Waynesville, GA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.