Frost dates for 30566Oakwood, GA
The average last spring frost in Oakwood is March 20 and the average first fall frost is November 14, giving a typical growing season of about 239 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 20
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 14
- Growing season
- 239 days
Safer after Apr 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 31 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 11 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 18 | Oct 20 · Nov 3 · Nov 18 | 215 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 1 · Mar 20 · Apr 6 | Oct 31 · Nov 14 · Dec 4 | 239 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 12 · Mar 7 · Mar 26 | Nov 9 · Nov 30 · Dec 25 | 268 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Oakwood
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 25 |
| 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 4 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – May 20 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Aug 27 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Jul 25 |
| 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 15 – Jul 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Feb 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – May 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 21 – Sep 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Apr 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Oct 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Mar 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 20 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 4 – Dec 5 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 30566 is matched to the NOAA station Gainesville Gilmer Ap, GA, 7 km away, at 1,275 ft elevation (41 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville Gilmer Ap, GA (used) | 1,275 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 14 |
| Gainesville, GA | 1,170 ft | Mar 27 | Nov 12 |
| Cumming 2N, GA | 1,140 ft | Apr 4 | Nov 4 |
| Commerce 4 Nnw, GA | 820 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
Frost dates near Oakwood
- Gainesville, GA 30504 · last Mar 27, first Nov 12
- Flowery Branch, GA 30542 · last Mar 20, first Nov 14
- Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502 · last Mar 27, first Nov 12
- Braselton, GA 30517 · last Mar 27, first Nov 12
- Buford, GA 30518 · last Mar 27, first Nov 12
- Talmo, GA 30575 · last Mar 31, first Nov 6
- Cumming, GA 30041 · last Apr 4, first Nov 4
- Hoschton, GA 30548 · last Mar 27, first Nov 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Oakwood, GA?
- For ZIP code 30566, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 20, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Gainesville Gilmer Ap, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 6.
- When is the first frost in Oakwood, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 14. 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 30566?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 239 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.