Frost dates for 30660Rayle, GA
The average last spring frost in Rayle is March 22 and the average first fall frost is November 13, giving a typical growing season of about 237 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 22
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 13
- Growing season
- 237 days
Safer after Apr 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 31 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 10 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 18 · Apr 4 · Apr 18 | Oct 21 · Nov 2 · Nov 16 | 214 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 22 · Apr 6 | Oct 31 · Nov 13 · Dec 4 | 237 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 7 · Mar 7 · Mar 27 | Nov 11 · Dec 1 · Dec 26 | 267 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Rayle
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 19 – Apr 27 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 7 – Jul 24 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 19 – Mar 22 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 21 – May 22 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 8 – Apr 6 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 21 – May 22 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – Aug 3 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – May 22 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – May 22 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – Aug 26 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – Jul 24 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – May 22 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 7 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 6 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 21 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 8 – Feb 4 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Jul 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Feb 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 22 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – May 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Sep 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Oct 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Mar 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – May 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 19 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 3 – Dec 4 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 30660 is matched to the NOAA station Washington 2 Ese, GA, 23.6 km away, at 620 ft elevation (43 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington 2 Ese, GA (used) | 620 ft | Mar 22 | Nov 13 |
| Lexington, GA | 726 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
| Siloam 3N, GA | 695 ft | Mar 27 | Nov 8 |
| Winterville, GA | 890 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 2 |
Frost dates near Rayle
- Stephens, GA 30667 · last Mar 27, first Nov 8
- Lexington, GA 30648 · last Mar 31, first Nov 6
- Washington, GA 30673 · last Mar 22, first Nov 13
- Maxeys, GA 30671 · last Mar 27, first Nov 8
- Union Point, GA 30669 · last Mar 27, first Nov 8
- Tignall, GA 30668 · last Mar 22, first Nov 13
- Carlton, GA 30627 · last Apr 6, first Oct 30
- Crawford, GA 30630 · last Mar 23, first Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Rayle, GA?
- For ZIP code 30660, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 22, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Washington 2 Ese, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 6.
- When is the first frost in Rayle, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 13. 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 30660?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 237 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.