Frost dates for 30296 — Riverdale, GA
Last spring frostMar 15median date
First fall frostNov 20median date
Growing season250 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Riverdale compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Riverdale falls between February 23 and April 4, a 40-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 4 and December 10.
- The median last frost is 6 days earlier than the Georgia median of Mar 21.
- Its 250-day growing season is longer than 71% of the 618 Georgia places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8b, where the median is Mar 16.
- The weather station records an average of 36 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Atlanta, GA, 28 km away, the last frost here is 10 days earlier than there and the growing season is 21 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 23 |
| 50% (median) | March 15 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 4 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 4 |
| 50% (median) | November 20 |
| 90% (late) | December 10 |
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 Riverdale, GA
Frost dates for 30296 — Riverdale, GA — last frost Mar 15, first frost Nov 20, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 30
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 5Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 19
Plant for fall: Nov 6 to Dec 11
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Riverdale, GA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Feb 15 – Mar 22 | Sep 25 – Oct 23 |
| Kale | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Broccoli | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cabbage | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Okra | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — |
| Basil | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 1 – Feb 22 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 1 – Feb 22 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 22 | Oct 9 – Oct 30 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | Mar 29 – Apr 5 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | — | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | — | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 22 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 22 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 29 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 22 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 6 – Dec 11 |
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 Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Ap, GA weather station, 7 km away (elevation 1,010 ft (308 m)).
ZIP codes in Riverdale: 30274 30296
Frost dates near Riverdale
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- Red Oak Mar 15 · Nov 20
- Union City Mar 15 · Nov 20
- Conley Mar 15 · Nov 20
- Fairburn Mar 15 · Nov 20
- Ellenwood Mar 25 · Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Riverdale, GA?
The median last spring frost in Riverdale, GA is March 15. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 4, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Riverdale, GA?
The median first fall frost is November 20, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 4.
How long is the growing season in Riverdale, GA?
About 250 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Riverdale, GA?
Riverdale, GA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.