Frost dates for 30512Blairsville, GA
The average last spring frost in Blairsville is April 26 and the average first fall frost is October 19, giving a typical growing season of about 176 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 26
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 19
- Growing season
- 176 days
Safer after May 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 7 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 176 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) | Apr 22 · May 6 · May 19 | Sep 30 · Oct 11 · Oct 25 | 158 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 8 · Apr 26 · May 11 | Oct 7 · Oct 19 · Nov 1 | 176 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 25 · Apr 12 · May 1 | Oct 15 · Oct 28 · Nov 10 | 199 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Blairsville
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 26 – Jun 1 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 12 – Jun 29 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 26 – Apr 26 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 26 – Jun 26 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 12 – May 11 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 26 – Jun 26 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jul 9 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jun 26 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jun 26 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Aug 1 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jun 29 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jun 26 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jun 11 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 11 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 26 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 11 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 11 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 11 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jun 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Jul 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Apr 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jul 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Jun 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – May 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Sep 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – Jun 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jul 25 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 9 – Nov 9 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 30512 is matched to the NOAA station Blairsville Exp Stn, GA, 5 km away, at 1,949 ft elevation (53 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blairsville Exp Stn, GA (used) | 1,949 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 19 |
| Murphy 4Ese, NC | 1,600 ft | Apr 22 | Oct 20 |
| Hayesville 1 Ne, NC | 1,792 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 21 |
| Helen, GA | 1,493 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 28 |
Frost dates near Blairsville
- Blairsville, GA 30514 · last Apr 26, first Oct 19
- Young Harris, GA 30582 · last Apr 26, first Oct 19
- Warne, NC 28909 · last Apr 22, first Oct 20
- Brasstown, NC 28902 · last Apr 22, first Oct 20
- Suches, GA 30572 · last Apr 26, first Oct 19
- Morganton, GA 30560 · last Apr 26, first Oct 19
- Culberson, NC 28903 · last Apr 22, first Oct 20
- Hiawassee, GA 30546 · last Apr 26, first Oct 19
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Blairsville, GA?
- For ZIP code 30512, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Blairsville Exp Stn, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 11.
- When is the first frost in Blairsville, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 19. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 7, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 30512?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 176 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.