Frost dates for 30571Sautee Nacoochee, GA
The average last spring frost in Sautee Nacoochee is April 7 and the average first fall frost is November 1, giving a typical growing season of about 208 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 7
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 1
- Growing season
- 208 days
Safer after Apr 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 155 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 6 · Apr 20 · May 8 | Oct 11 · Oct 24 · Nov 4 | 185 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 22 · Apr 7 · Apr 23 | Oct 21 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 | 208 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 6 · Mar 27 · Apr 10 | Oct 31 · Nov 12 · Dec 1 | 232 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Sautee Nacoochee
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 7 – May 13 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 23 – Jul 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 7 – Apr 7 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 7 – Jun 7 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 24 – Apr 22 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 7 – Jun 7 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jul 22 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – Jun 7 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jun 7 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – Aug 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – Jul 12 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jun 7 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – May 23 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 22 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – May 7 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 20 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – Apr 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – Apr 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Jul 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – May 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – Apr 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 7 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 22 – Nov 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 30571 is matched to the NOAA station Sautee 3W, GA, 6.8 km away, at 1,591 ft elevation (99 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sautee 3W, GA (used) | 1,591 ft | Apr 7 | Nov 1 |
| Helen, GA | 1,493 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 28 |
| Cleveland, GA | 1,567 ft | Apr 14 | Oct 25 |
| Clarkesville, GA | 1,370 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 26 |
Frost dates near Sautee Nacoochee
- Helen, GA 30545 · last Apr 7, first Nov 1
- Cleveland, GA 30528 · last Apr 14, first Oct 25
- Clarkesville, GA 30523 · last Apr 11, first Oct 26
- Demorest, GA 30535 · last Apr 11, first Oct 26
- Hiawassee, GA 30546 · last Apr 26, first Oct 19
- Turnerville, GA 30580 · last Apr 11, first Oct 26
- Cornelia, GA 30531 · last Mar 30, first Nov 6
- Mount Airy, GA 30563 · last Mar 30, first Nov 6
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Sautee Nacoochee, GA?
- For ZIP code 30571, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 7, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Sautee 3W, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 23.
- When is the first frost in Sautee Nacoochee, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 21, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 30571?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 208 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.