Frost dates for 30273Rex, GA
The average last spring frost in Rex is March 25 and the average first fall frost is November 12, giving a typical growing season of about 235 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 25
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 12
- Growing season
- 235 days
Safer after Apr 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 31 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 9 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 20 · Apr 6 · Apr 21 | Oct 22 · Nov 1 · Nov 16 | 211 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 2 · Mar 25 · Apr 10 | Oct 31 · Nov 12 · Dec 2 | 235 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 12 · Mar 8 · Mar 29 | Nov 8 · Nov 28 · Dec 22 | 265 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Rex
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 22 – Apr 30 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – Jul 23 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 22 – Mar 25 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Aug 2 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 25 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Aug 25 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Jul 23 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – May 10 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 9 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 24 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 7 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Jul 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – May 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Sep 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Oct 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Mar 31 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 18 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 2 – Dec 3 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 30273 is matched to the NOAA station Jonesboro, GA, 9 km away, at 930 ft elevation (97 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, GA (used) | 930 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 12 |
| Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Ap, GA | 1,010 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 20 |
| Mcdonough 5 Ene, GA | 708 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
| Atlanta Fulton Co Ap, GA | 840 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 8 |
Frost dates near Rex
- Ellenwood, GA 30294 · last Mar 25, first Nov 12
- Morrow, GA 30260 · last Mar 25, first Nov 12
- Stockbridge, GA 30281 · last Mar 25, first Nov 12
- Conley, GA 30288 · last Mar 25, first Nov 12
- Forest Park, GA 30297 · last Mar 15, first Nov 20
- Jonesboro, GA 30236 · last Mar 25, first Nov 12
- Riverdale, GA 30274 · last Mar 25, first Nov 12
- Decatur, GA 30034 · last Mar 25, first Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Rex, GA?
- For ZIP code 30273, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Jonesboro, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 10.
- When is the first frost in Rex, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 12. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 31, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 30273?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 235 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.