Frost dates for 30553Lavonia, GA
The average last spring frost in Lavonia is March 20 and the average first fall frost is November 15, giving a typical growing season of about 241 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 20
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 15
- Growing season
- 241 days
Safer after Apr 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 12 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 16 · Apr 3 · Apr 19 | Oct 22 · Nov 4 · Nov 19 | 217 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 1 · Mar 20 · Apr 6 | Nov 1 · Nov 15 · Dec 5 | 241 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 13 · Mar 7 · Mar 25 | Nov 10 · Dec 1 · Dec 29 | 269 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lavonia
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 17 – Apr 25 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 5 – Jul 26 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 17 – Mar 20 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 6 – Apr 4 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Aug 5 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – May 20 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Aug 28 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Jul 26 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – May 5 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Apr 4 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Apr 19 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 6 – Feb 2 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Jul 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Feb 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – May 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Apr 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Oct 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Mar 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 21 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 5 – Dec 6 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 30553 is matched to the NOAA station Hartwell, GA, 20.2 km away, at 805 ft elevation (28 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartwell, GA (used) | 805 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 15 |
| Toccoa, GA | 1,012 ft | Mar 23 | Nov 11 |
| Hartwell Dam, GA | 690 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 12 |
| Clemson Oconee Co Ap, SC | 891 ft | Mar 21 | Nov 11 |
Frost dates near Lavonia
- Martin, GA 30557 · last Mar 23, first Nov 11
- Bowersville, GA 30516 · last Mar 20, first Nov 15
- Canon, GA 30520 · last Mar 20, first Nov 15
- Fair Play, SC 29643 · last Mar 20, first Nov 15
- Eastanollee, GA 30538 · last Mar 23, first Nov 11
- Carnesville, GA 30521 · last Mar 31, first Nov 6
- Royston, GA 30662 · last Mar 20, first Nov 15
- Hartwell, GA 30643 · last Mar 20, first Nov 15
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lavonia, GA?
- For ZIP code 30553, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 20, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Hartwell, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 6.
- When is the first frost in Lavonia, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 15. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 30553?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 241 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.