Frost dates for 30534Dawsonville, GA
The average last spring frost in Dawsonville is March 31 and the average first fall frost is November 5, giving a typical growing season of about 221 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 31
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 5
- Growing season
- 221 days
Safer after Apr 18 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 24 (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 29 · Apr 14 · May 1 | Oct 15 · Oct 27 · Nov 9 | 196 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 11 · Mar 31 · Apr 18 | Oct 24 · Nov 5 · Nov 26 | 221 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 22 · Mar 17 · Apr 6 | Nov 1 · Nov 18 · Dec 8 | 251 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Dawsonville
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 28 – May 6 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 16 – Jul 16 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 28 – Mar 31 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 17 – Apr 15 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jul 26 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – May 31 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – Aug 18 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – Jul 16 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – May 16 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 15 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 30 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 13 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Jul 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Feb 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 31 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – May 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Apr 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – May 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 11 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 26 – Nov 26 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 30534 is matched to the NOAA station Jasper 1 Nnw, GA, 26.8 km away, at 1,465 ft elevation (153 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper 1 Nnw, GA (used) | 1,465 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 5 |
| Cumming 2N, GA | 1,140 ft | Apr 4 | Nov 4 |
| Gainesville, GA | 1,170 ft | Mar 27 | Nov 12 |
| Gainesville Gilmer Ap, GA | 1,275 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 14 |
Frost dates near Dawsonville
- Marble Hill, GA 30148 · last Mar 31, first Nov 5
- Dahlonega, GA 30597 · last Apr 14, first Oct 25
- Cumming, GA 30028 · last Apr 4, first Nov 4
- Tate, GA 30177 · last Mar 31, first Nov 5
- Nelson, GA 30151 · last Mar 31, first Nov 5
- Gainesville, GA 30503 · last Mar 27, first Nov 12
- Ball Ground, GA 30107 · last Mar 31, first Nov 5
- Murrayville, GA 30564 · last Mar 27, first Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Dawsonville, GA?
- For ZIP code 30534, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 31, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Jasper 1 Nnw, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 18.
- When is the first frost in Dawsonville, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 5. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 24, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 30534?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 221 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.