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Frost Dates for Morven, GA

Last spring frost
Mar 11
First fall frost
Nov 18
Growing season
253 days
Hardiness zone
9a

In an average year around Morven, GA, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Mar 11 and the first fall frost is about Nov 18, giving roughly a 253-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Feb 16 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 - Morven, GA
Frost intensity Early (10%) Average (50%) Late (90%)
Light (36°F) Apr 18 Mar 26 Mar 4
Freeze (32°F) Mar 31 Mar 11 Feb 16
Hard (28°F) Mar 17 Feb 23 Jan 30
Severe (24°F) Mar 3 Feb 7 Jan 4
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
°F 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
36°F Apr 18 Apr 8 Apr 4 Mar 31 Mar 26 Mar 22 Mar 17 Mar 13 Mar 4
32°F Mar 31 Mar 24 Mar 19 Mar 15 Mar 11 Mar 7 Mar 2 Feb 26 Feb 16
28°F Mar 17 Mar 10 Mar 4 Feb 28 Feb 23 Feb 18 Feb 13 Feb 7 Jan 30
24°F Mar 3 Feb 24 Feb 17 Feb 11 Feb 7 Feb 2 Jan 30 Jan 19 Jan 4
20°F Feb 20 Feb 13 Feb 6 Feb 1 Jan 29 Jan 24 Jan 18 Jan 8 Dec 31
16°F Feb 14 Feb 7 Feb 1 Jan 30 Jan 25 Jan 19 Jan 14 Jan 10 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.

First fall frost - Morven, GA
Frost intensity Early (10%) Average (50%) Late (90%)
Light (36°F) Oct 25 Nov 7 Nov 22
Freeze (32°F) Nov 1 Nov 18 Dec 8
Hard (28°F) Nov 13 Dec 5 Jan 4
Severe (24°F) Nov 30 Dec 28 Jan 31
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
°F 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
36°F Oct 25 Oct 30 Nov 1 Nov 4 Nov 7 Nov 10 Nov 14 Nov 17 Nov 22
32°F Nov 1 Nov 7 Nov 11 Nov 15 Nov 18 Nov 22 Nov 26 Dec 1 Dec 8
28°F Nov 13 Nov 22 Nov 26 Dec 1 Dec 5 Dec 10 Dec 17 Dec 27 Jan 4
24°F Nov 30 Dec 5 Dec 11 Dec 20 Dec 28 Jan 1 Jan 7 Jan 15 Jan 31
20°F Dec 13 Dec 25 Jan 1 Jan 5 Jan 10 Jan 15 Jan 23 Feb 1 Feb 9
16°F Jan 1 Jan 5 Jan 9 Jan 14 Jan 18 Jan 24 Jan 29 Feb 2 Feb 13

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: Quitman 2 Nw, Ga, about 14.5 miles away@if(!empty($station['elevation_ft'])), at 185 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 Morven, GA?

On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Morven, GA is about Mar 11. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Feb 16.

When is the first frost in the fall?

The first fall frost around Morven, GA typically arrives about Nov 18. 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 11 on average, or Feb 16 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 253 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