Last spring frost
Mar 19
Frost Dates for Warthen, GA
First fall frost
Nov 13
Growing season
241 days
Hardiness zone
8b
In an average year around Warthen, GA, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Mar 19 and the first fall frost is about Nov 13, giving roughly a 241-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Feb 27 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 19 | Apr 3 | Mar 16 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Apr 6 | Mar 19 | Feb 27 |
| Hard (28°F) | Mar 25 | Mar 2 | Feb 7 |
| Severe (24°F) | Mar 12 | Feb 14 | Jan 15 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 19 | Apr 13 | Apr 9 | Apr 5 | Apr 3 | Mar 31 | Mar 27 | Mar 21 | Mar 16 |
| 32°F | Apr 6 | Apr 1 | Mar 29 | Mar 23 | Mar 19 | Mar 16 | Mar 12 | Mar 6 | Feb 27 |
| 28°F | Mar 25 | Mar 17 | Mar 13 | Mar 7 | Mar 2 | Feb 27 | Feb 22 | Feb 16 | Feb 7 |
| 24°F | Mar 12 | Mar 4 | Feb 27 | Feb 21 | Feb 14 | Feb 7 | Feb 2 | Jan 28 | Jan 15 |
| 20°F | Mar 2 | Feb 19 | Feb 10 | Feb 3 | Jan 31 | Jan 28 | Jan 19 | Jan 11 | Jan 2 |
| 16°F | Feb 18 | Feb 6 | Jan 31 | Jan 30 | Jan 24 | Jan 17 | Jan 12 | Jan 6 | Dec 31 |
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 22 | Nov 4 | Nov 18 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Nov 1 | Nov 13 | Dec 4 |
| Hard (28°F) | Nov 8 | Nov 29 | Dec 30 |
| Severe (24°F) | Nov 20 | Dec 23 | Jan 21 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Oct 22 | Oct 27 | Oct 30 | Nov 1 | Nov 4 | Nov 6 | Nov 9 | Nov 12 | Nov 18 |
| 32°F | Nov 1 | Nov 4 | Nov 7 | Nov 10 | Nov 13 | Nov 17 | Nov 21 | Nov 28 | Dec 4 |
| 28°F | Nov 8 | Nov 15 | Nov 19 | Nov 24 | Nov 29 | Dec 2 | Dec 7 | Dec 16 | Dec 30 |
| 24°F | Nov 20 | Nov 30 | Dec 6 | Dec 13 | Dec 23 | Dec 30 | Jan 4 | Jan 11 | Jan 21 |
| 20°F | Dec 7 | Dec 20 | Dec 29 | Jan 2 | Jan 8 | Jan 12 | Jan 18 | Jan 27 | Feb 3 |
| 16°F | Dec 29 | Jan 3 | Jan 8 | Jan 12 | Jan 15 | Jan 22 | Jan 28 | Feb 1 | Feb 9 |
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: Sandersville, Ga, about 9.6 miles away@if(!empty($station['elevation_ft'])), at 451 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 Warthen, GA?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Warthen, GA is about Mar 19. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Feb 27.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Warthen, GA typically arrives about Nov 13. 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 19 on average, or Feb 27 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 241 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