Last spring frost
Mar 30
Frost Dates for Baldwin, GA
First fall frost
Nov 6
Growing season
222 days
Hardiness zone
8a
In an average year around Baldwin, GA, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Mar 30 and the first fall frost is about Nov 6, giving roughly a 222-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Mar 12 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.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | Apr 30 | Apr 12 | Mar 29 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Apr 14 | Mar 30 | Mar 12 |
| Hard (28°F) | Apr 4 | Mar 18 | Feb 23 |
| Severe (24°F) | Mar 25 | Mar 1 | Feb 3 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 30 | Apr 23 | Apr 19 | Apr 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 9 | Apr 5 | Apr 2 | Mar 29 |
| 32°F | Apr 14 | Apr 8 | Apr 4 | Apr 1 | Mar 30 | Mar 27 | Mar 23 | Mar 18 | Mar 12 |
| 28°F | Apr 4 | Mar 30 | Mar 26 | Mar 22 | Mar 18 | Mar 14 | Mar 9 | Mar 3 | Feb 23 |
| 24°F | Mar 25 | Mar 17 | Mar 12 | Mar 7 | Mar 1 | Feb 26 | Feb 20 | Feb 12 | Feb 3 |
| 20°F | Mar 11 | Mar 2 | Feb 26 | Feb 17 | Feb 10 | Feb 5 | Jan 31 | Jan 23 | Jan 12 |
| 16°F | Feb 28 | Feb 18 | Feb 8 | Feb 2 | Jan 30 | Jan 24 | Jan 17 | Jan 11 | Jan 3 |
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.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | Oct 15 | Oct 28 | Nov 9 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Oct 24 | Nov 6 | Nov 25 |
| Hard (28°F) | Nov 2 | Nov 18 | Dec 10 |
| Severe (24°F) | Nov 12 | Dec 2 | Jan 1 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Oct 15 | Oct 19 | Oct 23 | Oct 25 | Oct 28 | Oct 30 | Nov 1 | Nov 4 | Nov 9 |
| 32°F | Oct 24 | Oct 29 | Nov 1 | Nov 3 | Nov 6 | Nov 9 | Nov 12 | Nov 17 | Nov 25 |
| 28°F | Nov 2 | Nov 6 | Nov 10 | Nov 13 | Nov 18 | Nov 22 | Nov 27 | Dec 1 | Dec 10 |
| 24°F | Nov 12 | Nov 19 | Nov 25 | Nov 30 | Dec 2 | Dec 7 | Dec 15 | Dec 23 | Jan 1 |
| 20°F | Nov 28 | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Dec 19 | Dec 25 | Dec 30 | Jan 4 | Jan 9 | Jan 19 |
| 16°F | Dec 11 | Dec 22 | Dec 28 | Jan 1 | Jan 6 | Jan 11 | Jan 16 | Jan 23 | Feb 1 |
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
@endif These dates are computed from the nearest official weather station with long-term records: Cornelia, Ga, about 3.6 miles away@if(!empty($station['elevation_ft'])), at 1,470 ft elevation. The further the station and the greater the elevation difference from your yard, the more your local frost timing can vary.
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 Baldwin, GA?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Baldwin, GA is about Mar 30. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Mar 12.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Baldwin, GA typically arrives about Nov 6. 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 30 on average, or Mar 12 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 222 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