Frost dates for 30560Morganton, GA
The average last spring frost in Morganton 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 174 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 Morganton
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 30560 is matched to the NOAA station Blairsville Exp Stn, GA, 24.4 km away, at 1,949 ft elevation (82 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 Morganton
- Mineral Bluff, GA 30559 · last Apr 26, first Oct 19
- Blue Ridge, GA 30513 · last Apr 22, first Oct 20
- Culberson, NC 28903 · last Apr 22, first Oct 20
- Cherry Log, GA 30522 · last Mar 31, first Nov 5
- Blairsville, GA 30512 · last Apr 26, first Oct 19
- Suches, GA 30572 · last Apr 26, first Oct 19
- Copperhill, TN 37317 · last Apr 22, first Oct 20
- Mc Caysville, GA 30555 · last Apr 22, first Oct 20
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Morganton, GA?
- For ZIP code 30560, 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 Morganton, 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 30560?
- 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.