Frost dates for 30460 — Statesboro, GA
Last spring frostMar 7median date
First fall frostNov 21median date
Growing season259 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Statesboro compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Statesboro falls between February 11 and March 27, a 44-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 5 and December 15.
- The median last frost is 14 days earlier than the Georgia median of Mar 21.
- Its 259-day growing season is longer than 85% of the 618 Georgia places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 9 days earlier than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 28 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Savannah, GA, 79 km away, the last frost here is 5 days later than there and the growing season is 14 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 11 |
| 50% (median) | March 7 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 27 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 5 |
| 50% (median) | November 21 |
| 90% (late) | December 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 Statesboro, GA
Frost dates for 30460 — Statesboro, GA — last frost Mar 7, first frost Nov 21, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 13 to Dec 27Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 24
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Mar 28Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 11
Plant for fall: Nov 7 to Dec 12
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Statesboro, GA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 13 – Dec 27 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Feb 7 – Mar 14 | Sep 26 – Oct 24 |
| Kale | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Broccoli | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Cabbage | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Okra | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — |
| Basil | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 14 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 14 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 31 – Mar 14 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Mar 28 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 14 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 14 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 7 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 21 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 7 – Dec 12 |
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 Brooklet 1 W, GA weather station, 11 km away (elevation 180 ft (55 m)).
ZIP codes in Statesboro: 30458 30459 30460 30461
Frost dates near Statesboro
- Register Mar 2 · Nov 27
- Pulaski Mar 2 · Nov 27
- Dover Mar 14 · Nov 15
- Portal Mar 14 · Nov 15
- Brooklet Mar 7 · Nov 21
- Metter Mar 2 · Nov 27
- Oliver Mar 7 · Nov 21
- Pembroke Mar 7 · Nov 21
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Statesboro, GA?
The median last spring frost in Statesboro, GA is March 7. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 27, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Statesboro, GA?
The median first fall frost is November 21, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 5.
How long is the growing season in Statesboro, GA?
About 259 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Statesboro, GA?
Statesboro, GA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.