Last spring frost
Mar 13
Frost Dates for Vienna, GA
First fall frost
Nov 14
Growing season
248 days
Hardiness zone
8b
In an average year around Vienna, GA, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Mar 13 and the first fall frost is about Nov 14, giving roughly a 248-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Feb 20 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 14 | Mar 28 | Mar 7 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Mar 31 | Mar 13 | Feb 20 |
| Hard (28°F) | Mar 19 | Feb 26 | Jan 30 |
| Severe (24°F) | Mar 6 | Feb 7 | Jan 7 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 14 | Apr 7 | Apr 4 | Mar 31 | Mar 28 | Mar 24 | Mar 20 | Mar 15 | Mar 7 |
| 32°F | Mar 31 | Mar 25 | Mar 20 | Mar 16 | Mar 13 | Mar 9 | Mar 3 | Feb 28 | Feb 20 |
| 28°F | Mar 19 | Mar 12 | Mar 6 | Mar 2 | Feb 26 | Feb 20 | Feb 15 | Feb 9 | Jan 30 |
| 24°F | Mar 6 | Feb 27 | Feb 18 | Feb 12 | Feb 7 | Feb 2 | Jan 29 | Jan 20 | Jan 7 |
| 20°F | Feb 24 | Feb 9 | Feb 2 | Jan 30 | Jan 25 | Jan 19 | Jan 12 | Jan 4 | Dec 27 |
| 16°F | Feb 6 | Jan 31 | Jan 27 | Jan 22 | Jan 17 | Jan 11 | Jan 6 | Dec 31 | Dec 23 |
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 23 | Nov 4 | Nov 18 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Nov 1 | Nov 14 | Dec 4 |
| Hard (28°F) | Nov 10 | Nov 29 | Dec 29 |
| Severe (24°F) | Nov 23 | Dec 22 | Jan 23 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Oct 23 | Oct 27 | Oct 31 | Nov 2 | Nov 4 | Nov 6 | Nov 9 | Nov 13 | Nov 18 |
| 32°F | Nov 1 | Nov 5 | Nov 7 | Nov 11 | Nov 14 | Nov 18 | Nov 22 | Nov 27 | Dec 4 |
| 28°F | Nov 10 | Nov 16 | Nov 21 | Nov 25 | Nov 29 | Dec 3 | Dec 8 | Dec 18 | Dec 29 |
| 24°F | Nov 23 | Dec 1 | Dec 5 | Dec 12 | Dec 22 | Dec 31 | Jan 4 | Jan 12 | Jan 23 |
| 20°F | Dec 6 | Dec 15 | Dec 25 | Dec 31 | Jan 4 | Jan 10 | Jan 16 | Jan 24 | Feb 2 |
| 16°F | Dec 15 | Dec 26 | Jan 1 | Jan 6 | Jan 10 | Jan 16 | Jan 21 | Jan 26 | Feb 3 |
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: Cordele, Ga, about 7.2 miles away@if(!empty($station['elevation_ft'])), at 308 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 Vienna, GA?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Vienna, GA is about Mar 13. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Feb 20.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Vienna, GA typically arrives about Nov 14. 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 13 on average, or Feb 20 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 248 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