Last spring frost
Feb 19
Frost Dates for Echols County, GA
First fall frost
Dec 5
Growing season
294 days
Hardiness zone
9a
In an average year around Echols County, GA, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Feb 19 and the first fall frost is about Dec 5, giving roughly a 294-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Jan 23 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 1 | Mar 8 | Feb 10 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Mar 16 | Feb 19 | Jan 23 |
| Hard (28°F) | Feb 28 | Jan 31 | Jan 1 |
| Severe (24°F) | Feb 15 | Jan 21 | Dec 23 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 1 | Mar 24 | Mar 18 | Mar 12 | Mar 8 | Mar 2 | Feb 26 | Feb 20 | Feb 10 |
| 32°F | Mar 16 | Mar 7 | Mar 1 | Feb 25 | Feb 19 | Feb 14 | Feb 7 | Jan 31 | Jan 23 |
| 28°F | Feb 28 | Feb 19 | Feb 10 | Feb 4 | Jan 31 | Jan 27 | Jan 20 | Jan 12 | Jan 1 |
| 24°F | Feb 15 | Feb 6 | Jan 31 | Jan 27 | Jan 21 | Jan 14 | Jan 8 | Jan 1 | Dec 23 |
| 20°F | Feb 5 | Jan 31 | Jan 27 | Jan 20 | Jan 16 | Jan 11 | Jan 8 | Jan 5 | Dec 29 |
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) | Nov 2 | Nov 20 | Dec 14 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Nov 14 | Dec 5 | Jan 6 |
| Hard (28°F) | Nov 28 | Dec 25 | Jan 24 |
| Severe (24°F) | Dec 8 | Jan 5 | Feb 1 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Nov 2 | Nov 7 | Nov 12 | Nov 16 | Nov 20 | Nov 24 | Nov 29 | Dec 4 | Dec 14 |
| 32°F | Nov 14 | Nov 20 | Nov 26 | Dec 1 | Dec 5 | Dec 10 | Dec 17 | Dec 27 | Jan 6 |
| 28°F | Nov 28 | Dec 5 | Dec 11 | Dec 18 | Dec 25 | Jan 1 | Jan 6 | Jan 12 | Jan 24 |
| 24°F | Dec 8 | Dec 19 | Dec 26 | Jan 1 | Jan 5 | Jan 9 | Jan 14 | Jan 25 | Feb 1 |
| 20°F | Dec 26 | Jan 1 | Jan 6 | Jan 9 | Jan 12 | Jan 16 | Jan 23 | Jan 30 | Feb 5 |
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
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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 Echols County, GA?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Echols County, GA is about Feb 19. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Jan 23.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Echols County, GA typically arrives about Dec 5. 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 Feb 19 on average, or Jan 23 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 294 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