Last spring frost
Mar 21
Frost Dates for Cuthbert, GA
First fall frost
Nov 13
Growing season
236 days
Hardiness zone
8b
In an average year around Cuthbert, GA, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Mar 21 and the first fall frost is about Nov 13, giving roughly a 236-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Feb 28 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 18 | Apr 3 | Mar 16 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Apr 7 | Mar 21 | Feb 28 |
| Hard (28°F) | Mar 28 | Mar 9 | Feb 14 |
| Severe (24°F) | Mar 17 | Feb 24 | Jan 27 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 18 | Apr 13 | Apr 8 | Apr 5 | Apr 3 | Mar 31 | Mar 28 | Mar 23 | Mar 16 |
| 32°F | Apr 7 | Apr 2 | Mar 29 | Mar 25 | Mar 21 | Mar 18 | Mar 14 | Mar 8 | Feb 28 |
| 28°F | Mar 28 | Mar 22 | Mar 18 | Mar 13 | Mar 9 | Mar 5 | Feb 28 | Feb 24 | Feb 14 |
| 24°F | Mar 17 | Mar 10 | Mar 5 | Feb 28 | Feb 24 | Feb 19 | Feb 13 | Feb 4 | Jan 27 |
| 20°F | Mar 7 | Feb 28 | Feb 20 | Feb 13 | Feb 7 | Feb 1 | Jan 26 | Jan 14 | Jan 3 |
| 16°F | Feb 27 | Feb 17 | Feb 7 | Feb 2 | Jan 30 | Jan 22 | Jan 17 | Jan 9 | Dec 30 |
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 3 | Nov 19 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Oct 30 | Nov 13 | Dec 3 |
| Hard (28°F) | Nov 5 | Nov 27 | Dec 21 |
| Severe (24°F) | Nov 16 | Dec 12 | Jan 13 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Oct 22 | Oct 26 | Oct 30 | Nov 1 | Nov 3 | Nov 6 | Nov 9 | Nov 13 | Nov 19 |
| 32°F | Oct 30 | Nov 2 | Nov 6 | Nov 10 | Nov 13 | Nov 16 | Nov 20 | Nov 26 | Dec 3 |
| 28°F | Nov 5 | Nov 12 | Nov 16 | Nov 21 | Nov 27 | Dec 1 | Dec 4 | Dec 10 | Dec 21 |
| 24°F | Nov 16 | Nov 25 | Dec 1 | Dec 5 | Dec 12 | Dec 21 | Dec 29 | Jan 3 | Jan 13 |
| 20°F | Dec 2 | Dec 12 | Dec 22 | Dec 29 | Jan 2 | Jan 8 | Jan 15 | Jan 26 | Feb 2 |
| 16°F | Dec 17 | Dec 28 | Jan 3 | Jan 10 | Jan 16 | Jan 22 | Jan 30 | Feb 4 | Feb 14 |
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: Cuthbert, Ga, about 2 miles away@if(!empty($station['elevation_ft'])), at 461 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 Cuthbert, GA?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Cuthbert, GA is about Mar 21. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Feb 28.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Cuthbert, 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 21 on average, or Feb 28 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 236 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