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Frost Dates for Tarrytown, GA

Last spring frost
Mar 21
First fall frost
Nov 8
Growing season
233 days
Hardiness zone
8b

In an average year around Tarrytown, GA, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Mar 21 and the first fall frost is about Nov 8, giving roughly a 233-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Feb 28 before setting out tender plants.

Last spring frost

Dates the last frost of spring typically ends. Plant tender crops after the risk has passed for your comfort level.

Last spring frost - Tarrytown, GA
Frost intensity Early (10%) Average (50%) Late (90%)
Light (36°F) Apr 23 Apr 6 Mar 18
Freeze (32°F) Apr 10 Mar 21 Feb 28
Hard (28°F) Mar 28 Mar 8 Feb 9
Severe (24°F) Mar 15 Feb 20 Jan 17
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
°F 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
36°F Apr 23 Apr 18 Apr 14 Apr 10 Apr 6 Apr 3 Mar 30 Mar 24 Mar 18
32°F Apr 10 Apr 3 Mar 30 Mar 25 Mar 21 Mar 17 Mar 13 Mar 8 Feb 28
28°F Mar 28 Mar 20 Mar 16 Mar 12 Mar 8 Mar 3 Feb 28 Feb 21 Feb 9
24°F Mar 15 Mar 9 Mar 2 Feb 26 Feb 20 Feb 14 Feb 5 Jan 30 Jan 17
20°F Mar 6 Feb 25 Feb 16 Feb 8 Feb 2 Jan 28 Jan 19 Jan 10 Dec 30
16°F Feb 26 Feb 13 Feb 6 Jan 31 Jan 26 Jan 17 Jan 10 Jan 1 Dec 24

First fall frost

Dates the first frost of fall typically arrives. Count back by a crop's days-to-maturity to know your planting cutoff.

First fall frost - Tarrytown, GA
Frost intensity Early (10%) Average (50%) Late (90%)
Light (36°F) Oct 18 Oct 31 Nov 12
Freeze (32°F) Oct 25 Nov 8 Nov 25
Hard (28°F) Nov 5 Nov 22 Dec 15
Severe (24°F) Nov 17 Dec 8 Jan 14
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
°F 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
36°F Oct 18 Oct 21 Oct 24 Oct 28 Oct 31 Nov 1 Nov 4 Nov 6 Nov 12
32°F Oct 25 Nov 1 Nov 3 Nov 5 Nov 8 Nov 11 Nov 14 Nov 18 Nov 25
28°F Nov 5 Nov 10 Nov 14 Nov 19 Nov 22 Nov 26 Dec 1 Dec 5 Dec 15
24°F Nov 17 Nov 24 Dec 1 Dec 4 Dec 8 Dec 16 Dec 25 Jan 3 Jan 14
20°F Dec 1 Dec 6 Dec 14 Dec 22 Jan 1 Jan 6 Jan 12 Jan 20 Feb 2
16°F Dec 8 Dec 21 Jan 1 Jan 7 Jan 13 Jan 20 Jan 29 Feb 4 Feb 14

Growing season is measured at 32°F with about 50% probability. Hardiness zone from the 2023 USDA map; frost normals from NOAA 1991-2020.

Where this data comes from

These dates are computed from the nearest official weather station with long-term records: Kite, Ga, about 24.6 miles away@if(!empty($station['elevation_ft'])), at 311 ft elevation. The further the station and the greater the elevation difference from your yard, the more your local frost timing can vary.

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How we calculate these dates

Frost and freeze dates come from the NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 30-year averages for each weather station. A date shown at the 50% level is the median: in half of years the frost falls on or before it. The 10% and 90% columns show the early and late ends of the range, so you can plant on the odds you're comfortable with. These are long-term averages, not a forecast for this year - always check your local outlook before planting.

Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 Climate Normals (public domain). Harman is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Tarrytown, GA?

On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Tarrytown, GA is about Mar 21. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Feb 28.

When is the first frost in the fall?

The first fall frost around Tarrytown, GA typically arrives about Nov 8. Count back by a crop's days to maturity to find the latest date you can plant it.

When can I plant tomatoes and other tender crops?

Tender crops like tomatoes, peppers and basil are damaged by frost, so wait until the last spring frost has passed - around Mar 21 on average, or Feb 28 to be safe most years.

How long is the growing season here?

The frost-free growing season (between the last spring and first fall 32°F frost) is about 233 days in a typical year.

Are these dates a forecast for this year?

No. They are 30-year averages from the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, not a prediction for the current year. Use them for planning and always check your local weather forecast before planting or protecting crops.

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Data source: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals · Page updated Aug 4, 2026