White Oak, GA frost dates
Last spring frostMar 14median date
First fall frostNov 25median date
Growing season256 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How White Oak compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in White Oak falls between February 17 and April 6, a 48-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 5 and December 20.
- The median last frost is 7 days earlier than the Georgia median of Mar 21.
- Its 256-day growing season is longer than 83% of the 618 Georgia places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 11 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 30 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Jacksonville, FL, 76 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) | February 17 |
| 50% (median) | March 14 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 6 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 5 |
| 50% (median) | November 25 |
| 90% (late) | December 20 |
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 White Oak, GA
White Oak, GA frost dates — last frost Mar 14, first frost Nov 25, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 28
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 4
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 4Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 18
Plant for fall: Nov 11 to Dec 16
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in White Oak, GA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Feb 14 – Mar 21 | Sep 30 – Oct 28 |
| Kale | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Broccoli | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Cabbage | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Okra | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — |
| Basil | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 21 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 21 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 7 – Mar 21 | Oct 14 – Nov 4 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | Mar 28 – Apr 4 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | — | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | — | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 21 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 21 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 28 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 21 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 28 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 11 – Dec 16 |
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 Woodbine, GA weather station, 8 km away (elevation 16 ft (5 m)).
Frost dates near White Oak
- Woodbine Mar 14 · Nov 25
- Waverly Feb 8 · Dec 25
- Kingsland Mar 14 · Nov 25
- Folkston Feb 26 · Dec 7
- Nahunta Mar 25 · Nov 15
- Waynesville Mar 25 · Nov 15
- Kings Bay Feb 19 · Dec 14
- Brunswick Feb 8 · Dec 25
- Jekyll Island Feb 9 · Dec 26
- Hoboken Mar 15 · Nov 17
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in White Oak, GA?
The median last spring frost in White Oak, GA is March 14. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 6, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in White Oak, GA?
The median first fall frost is November 25, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 5.
How long is the growing season in White Oak, GA?
About 256 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is White Oak, GA?
White Oak, GA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.