Frost dates for 30061Marietta, GA
The average last spring frost in Marietta is April 2 and the average first fall frost is November 4, giving a typical growing season of about 218 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 2
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 4
- Growing season
- 218 days
Safer after Apr 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 23 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 1 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Mar 30 · Apr 16 · May 2 | Oct 14 · Oct 26 · Nov 8 | 196 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 15 · Apr 2 · Apr 19 | Oct 23 · Nov 4 · Nov 20 | 218 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 25 · Mar 19 · Apr 7 | Nov 1 · Nov 17 · Dec 7 | 243 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Marietta
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 2 – May 8 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 18 – Jul 15 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 2 – Apr 2 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jul 25 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jun 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Aug 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jul 15 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – May 2 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Feb 15 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Jul 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – May 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 25 – Nov 25 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 30061 is matched to the NOAA station Dallas 7 Ne, GA, 19.4 km away, at 1,028 ft elevation (65 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas 7 Ne, GA (used) | 1,028 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Mableton 1 N, GA | 980 ft | Mar 27 | Nov 7 |
| Atlanta Fulton Co Ap, GA | 840 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 8 |
| Atlanta Peachtree Ap, GA | 1,002 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 9 |
Frost dates near Marietta
- Marietta, GA 30060 · last Apr 2, first Nov 4
- Clarkdale, GA 30111 · last Apr 2, first Nov 4
- Smyrna, GA 30080 · last Mar 25, first Nov 9
- Atlanta, GA 30339 · last Mar 24, first Nov 8
- Kennesaw, GA 30156 · last Apr 2, first Nov 4
- Mableton, GA 30126 · last Mar 24, first Nov 8
- Powder Springs, GA 30127 · last Apr 2, first Nov 4
- Austell, GA 30106 · last Mar 24, first Nov 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Marietta, GA?
- For ZIP code 30061, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Dallas 7 Ne, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 19.
- When is the first frost in Marietta, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 4. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 23, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 30061?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 218 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.