Frost dates for 31503 — Waycross, GA
Last spring frostMar 15median date
First fall frostNov 17median date
Growing season247 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Waycross compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Waycross falls between February 20 and April 3, a 42-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 31 and December 6.
- The median last frost is 6 days earlier than the Georgia median of Mar 21.
- Its 247-day growing season is longer than 66% of the 618 Georgia places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 12 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 41 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Valdosta, GA, 96 km away, the last frost here is 10 days later than there and the growing season is 20 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 20 |
| 50% (median) | March 15 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 3 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 31 |
| 50% (median) | November 17 |
| 90% (late) | December 6 |
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 Waycross, GA
Frost dates for 31503 — Waycross, GA — last frost Mar 15, first frost Nov 17, zone 9a. 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 22 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
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 25 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Oct 27
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 5Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
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 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 19
Plant for fall: Nov 3 to Dec 8
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Waycross, 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 22 – Oct 20 |
| Kale | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Broccoli | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Cabbage | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| 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 25 – Sep 15 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 1 – Feb 22 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 22 | Oct 6 – Oct 27 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | Mar 29 – Apr 5 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | — | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| 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 25 – Sep 8 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 22 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 29 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 22 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 3 – Dec 8 |
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 Waycross 4 Ne, GA weather station, 6 km away (elevation 144 ft (44 m)).
ZIP codes in Waycross: 31501 31502 31503
Frost dates near Waycross
- Waresboro Mar 15 · Nov 17
- Blackshear Mar 15 · Nov 17
- Hoboken Mar 15 · Nov 17
- Manor Mar 11 · Nov 17
- Millwood Mar 11 · Nov 17
- Patterson Mar 15 · Nov 17
- Argyle Mar 11 · Nov 17
- Offerman Mar 25 · Nov 15
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Waycross, GA?
The median last spring frost in Waycross, GA is March 15. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 3, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Waycross, GA?
The median first fall frost is November 17, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 31.
How long is the growing season in Waycross, GA?
About 247 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Waycross, GA?
Waycross, GA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.