Frost dates for 30116Carrollton, GA
The average last spring frost in Carrollton is March 28 and the average first fall frost is November 5, giving a typical growing season of about 222 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 28
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 5
- Growing season
- 222 days
Safer after Apr 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 23 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 2 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 24 · Apr 8 · Apr 26 | Oct 14 · Oct 26 · Nov 8 | 200 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 7 · Mar 28 · Apr 12 | Oct 23 · Nov 5 · Nov 22 | 222 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 20 · Mar 15 · Mar 31 | Nov 1 · Nov 16 · Dec 7 | 249 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Carrollton
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 | Feb 25 – May 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – Jul 16 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 25 – Mar 28 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Jul 26 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Aug 18 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Jul 16 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – May 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 27 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 10 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Jul 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Feb 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – May 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 11 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 26 – Nov 26 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 30116 is matched to the NOAA station Carrollton, GA, 3 km away, at 995 ft elevation (61 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton, GA (used) | 995 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 5 |
| Newnan 7 Wnw, GA | 795 ft | Apr 3 | Nov 2 |
| Mableton 1 N, GA | 980 ft | Mar 27 | Nov 7 |
| Dallas 7 Ne, GA | 1,028 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
Frost dates near Carrollton
- Carrollton, GA 30119 · last Mar 28, first Nov 5
- Bowdon Junction, GA 30109 · last Mar 28, first Nov 5
- Mount Zion, GA 30150 · last Mar 28, first Nov 5
- Whitesburg, GA 30185 · last Apr 3, first Nov 2
- Bremen, GA 30110 · last Mar 28, first Nov 5
- Villa Rica, GA 30180 · last Mar 28, first Nov 5
- Waco, GA 30182 · last Mar 28, first Nov 5
- Winston, GA 30187 · last Mar 28, first Nov 5
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Carrollton, GA?
- For ZIP code 30116, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 28, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Carrollton, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 12.
- When is the first frost in Carrollton, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 5. 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 30116?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 222 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.