Frost dates for 31701 — Albany, GA
Last spring frostMar 10median date
First fall frostNov 20median date
Growing season255 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Albany compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Albany falls between February 13 and March 30, a 45-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 5 and December 12.
- The median last frost is 11 days earlier than the Georgia median of Mar 21.
- Its 255-day growing season is longer than 82% of the 618 Georgia places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 7 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 36 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 13 |
| 50% (median) | March 10 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 30 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 5 |
| 50% (median) | November 20 |
| 90% (late) | December 12 |
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 Albany, GA
Frost dates for 31701 — Albany, GA — last frost Mar 10, first frost Nov 20, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 30
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Mar 31Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 14
Plant for fall: Nov 6 to Dec 11
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Albany, GA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Feb 10 – Mar 17 | Sep 25 – Oct 23 |
| Kale | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Broccoli | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cabbage | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Okra | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — |
| Basil | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 17 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 17 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 3 – Mar 17 | Oct 9 – Oct 30 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | Mar 24 – Mar 31 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 17 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 17 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 24 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 7 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| 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 Albany 3 Se, GA weather station, 4 km away (elevation 180 ft (55 m)).
ZIP codes in Albany: 31701 31702 31703 31704 31705 31706 31707 31708 31721
Frost dates near Albany
- Putney Mar 8 · Nov 21
- Leesburg Mar 12 · Nov 19
- Baconton Mar 10 · Nov 20
- Sasser Mar 12 · Nov 19
- Sylvester Mar 10 · Nov 20
- Oakfield Mar 9 · Nov 20
- Newton Mar 11 · Nov 13
- Leary Mar 11 · Nov 13
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Albany, GA?
The median last spring frost in Albany, GA is March 10. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 30, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Albany, GA?
The median first fall frost is November 20, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 5.
How long is the growing season in Albany, GA?
About 255 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Albany, GA?
Albany, GA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.