Frost dates for 30907 — Augusta, GA
Last spring frostFeb 27median date
First fall frostDec 4median date
Growing season280 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Augusta compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Augusta falls between February 4 and March 19, a 43-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 15 and January 1.
- The median last frost is 22 days earlier than the Georgia median of Mar 21.
- Its 280-day growing season is among the longest of the 618 Georgia places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 17 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 20 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Columbia, SC, 114 km away, the last frost here is 17 days earlier than there and the growing season is 35 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 4 |
| 50% (median) | February 27 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 19 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 15 |
| 50% (median) | December 4 |
| 90% (late) | January 1 |
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 Augusta, GA
Frost dates for 30907 — Augusta, GA — last frost Feb 27, first frost Dec 4, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 5 to Dec 19Transplant outside: Jan 30 to Feb 13
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Nov 6
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Jan 30 to Feb 13Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 16 to Feb 6Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Jan 16 to Feb 6Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 30
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Oct 23 to Nov 13
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 20Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 6Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 9
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 6Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Feb 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Apr 3
Plant for fall: Nov 20 to Dec 25
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Augusta, GA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 5 – Dec 19 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Jan 30 – Mar 6 | Oct 9 – Nov 6 |
| Kale | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Broccoli | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | — | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Cabbage | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | — | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | — | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Okra | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — |
| Basil | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 16 – Feb 6 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 16 – Feb 6 | Oct 9 – Oct 30 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 23 – Mar 6 | Oct 23 – Nov 13 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 30 – Feb 6 | Mar 13 – Mar 20 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 30 – Feb 6 | — | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Sep 25 – Oct 9 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 30 – Feb 6 | — | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 30 – Feb 6 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 6 – Mar 6 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 6 – Mar 6 | Sep 25 – Oct 9 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 6 – Feb 27 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 13 | Sep 25 – Oct 9 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | Oct 9 – Oct 30 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 20 – Dec 25 |
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 Augusta Daniel Fld Ap, GA weather station, 8 km away (elevation 423 ft (129 m)).
ZIP codes in Augusta: 30901 30903 30904 30905 30906 30907 30909 30912 30914 30916 30917 30919 30999
Frost dates near Augusta
- Evans Feb 27 · Dec 4
- Grovetown Feb 27 · Dec 4
- Gracewood Mar 23 · Nov 9
- Hephzibah Mar 23 · Nov 9
- Appling Mar 27 · Nov 7
- Harlem Mar 27 · Nov 7
- Blythe Mar 23 · Nov 9
- Dearing Mar 14 · Nov 17
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Augusta, GA?
The median last spring frost in Augusta, GA is February 27. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 19, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Augusta, GA?
The median first fall frost is December 4, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 15.
How long is the growing season in Augusta, GA?
About 280 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Augusta, GA?
Augusta, GA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.