Frost dates for 30185Whitesburg, GA
The average last spring frost in Whitesburg is April 3 and the average first fall frost is November 2, giving a typical growing season of about 214 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 3
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 2
- Growing season
- 214 days
Safer after Apr 18 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 151 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 31 · Apr 14 · May 1 | Oct 13 · Oct 25 · Nov 5 | 194 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 16 · Apr 3 · Apr 18 | Oct 22 · Nov 2 · Nov 18 | 214 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 21 · Apr 8 | Nov 1 · Nov 15 · Dec 3 | 239 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Whitesburg
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 3 – May 9 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 19 – Jul 13 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 3 – Apr 3 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 20 – Apr 18 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jul 23 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Jun 3 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Aug 15 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Jul 13 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 26 – May 19 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 18 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – May 3 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Feb 16 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Jul 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Aug 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – May 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Sep 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Apr 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Sep 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Aug 8 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 23 – Nov 23 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 30185 is matched to the NOAA station Newnan 7 Wnw, GA, 12.4 km away, at 795 ft elevation (81 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newnan 7 Wnw, GA (used) | 795 ft | Apr 3 | Nov 2 |
| Carrollton, GA | 995 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 5 |
| Atlanta, GA | 858 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 6 |
| Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Ap, GA | 1,010 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 20 |
Frost dates near Whitesburg
- Sargent, GA 30275 · last Apr 3, first Nov 2
- Carrollton, GA 30116 · last Mar 28, first Nov 5
- Winston, GA 30187 · last Mar 28, first Nov 5
- Newnan, GA 30263 · last Apr 3, first Nov 2
- Palmetto, GA 30268 · last Mar 15, first Nov 20
- Villa Rica, GA 30180 · last Mar 28, first Nov 5
- Roopville, GA 30170 · last Mar 28, first Nov 5
- Bowdon Junction, GA 30109 · last Mar 28, first Nov 5
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Whitesburg, GA?
- For ZIP code 30185, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 3, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Newnan 7 Wnw, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 18.
- When is the first frost in Whitesburg, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 2. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 22, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 30185?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 214 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.