Last spring frost
Mar 7
Frost Dates for Colquitt, GA
First fall frost
Nov 19
Growing season
259 days
Hardiness zone
9a
In an average year around Colquitt, GA, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Mar 7 and the first fall frost is about Nov 19, giving roughly a 259-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Feb 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 9 | Mar 21 | Feb 28 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Mar 28 | Mar 7 | Feb 12 |
| Hard (28°F) | Mar 14 | Feb 20 | Jan 25 |
| Severe (24°F) | Mar 2 | Feb 4 | Jan 5 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 9 | Apr 3 | Mar 30 | Mar 25 | Mar 21 | Mar 17 | Mar 12 | Mar 7 | Feb 28 |
| 32°F | Mar 28 | Mar 20 | Mar 15 | Mar 10 | Mar 7 | Mar 3 | Feb 27 | Feb 22 | Feb 12 |
| 28°F | Mar 14 | Mar 8 | Mar 1 | Feb 26 | Feb 20 | Feb 15 | Feb 9 | Feb 3 | Jan 25 |
| 24°F | Mar 2 | Feb 23 | Feb 16 | Feb 9 | Feb 4 | Jan 30 | Jan 24 | Jan 17 | Jan 5 |
| 20°F | Feb 23 | Feb 9 | Feb 3 | Jan 30 | Jan 25 | Jan 19 | Jan 12 | Jan 5 | Dec 30 |
| 16°F | Feb 9 | Feb 3 | Jan 31 | Jan 26 | Jan 22 | Jan 16 | Jan 11 | Jan 7 | Jan 1 |
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 25 | Nov 7 | Nov 24 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Nov 3 | Nov 19 | Dec 15 |
| Hard (28°F) | Nov 13 | Dec 6 | Jan 10 |
| Severe (24°F) | Nov 28 | Jan 1 | Feb 1 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Oct 25 | Oct 30 | Nov 2 | Nov 5 | Nov 7 | Nov 11 | Nov 14 | Nov 18 | Nov 24 |
| 32°F | Nov 3 | Nov 8 | Nov 13 | Nov 16 | Nov 19 | Nov 24 | Nov 28 | Dec 4 | Dec 15 |
| 28°F | Nov 13 | Nov 20 | Nov 25 | Dec 1 | Dec 6 | Dec 13 | Dec 25 | Jan 2 | Jan 10 |
| 24°F | Nov 28 | Dec 7 | Dec 16 | Dec 26 | Jan 1 | Jan 5 | Jan 10 | Jan 18 | Feb 1 |
| 20°F | Dec 12 | Dec 27 | Jan 2 | Jan 7 | Jan 11 | Jan 16 | Jan 24 | Feb 1 | Feb 10 |
| 16°F | Jan 1 | Jan 5 | Jan 9 | Jan 14 | Jan 19 | Jan 25 | Jan 30 | Feb 3 | Feb 8 |
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 Colquitt, GA?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Colquitt, GA is about Mar 7. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Feb 12.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Colquitt, GA typically arrives about Nov 19. 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 7 on average, or Feb 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 259 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