Frost dates for 30680Winder, GA
The average last spring frost in Winder is April 3 and the average first fall frost is November 7, giving a typical growing season of about 219 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 3
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 7
- Growing season
- 219 days
Safer after Apr 17 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 27 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 4 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 2 · Apr 15 · Apr 29 | Oct 17 · Oct 30 · Nov 10 | 196 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 18 · Apr 3 · Apr 17 | Oct 27 · Nov 7 · Nov 26 | 219 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 22 · Apr 6 | Nov 3 · Nov 20 · Dec 9 | 246 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Winder
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 3 – May 9 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 19 – Jul 18 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 3 – Apr 3 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 20 – Apr 18 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jul 28 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Jun 3 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Aug 20 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Jul 18 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 26 – May 19 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 18 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – May 3 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Feb 16 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Jul 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – May 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Apr 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 13 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 28 – Nov 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 30680 is matched to the NOAA station Winder 4S, GA, 8 km away, at 889 ft elevation (89 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winder 4S, GA (used) | 889 ft | Apr 3 | Nov 7 |
| U Of Ga Plt Sci, GA | 840 ft | Mar 27 | Nov 8 |
| Gainesville Gilmer Ap, GA | 1,275 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 14 |
| Commerce 4 Nnw, GA | 820 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
Frost dates near Winder
- Bethlehem, GA 30620 · last Apr 3, first Nov 7
- Auburn, GA 30011 · last Apr 3, first Nov 7
- Hoschton, GA 30548 · last Mar 27, first Nov 8
- Statham, GA 30666 · last Mar 27, first Nov 8
- Dacula, GA 30019 · last Apr 3, first Nov 7
- Braselton, GA 30517 · last Mar 27, first Nov 12
- Jefferson, GA 30549 · last Mar 31, first Nov 6
- Monroe, GA 30656 · last Mar 27, first Nov 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Winder, GA?
- For ZIP code 30680, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 3, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Winder 4S, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 17.
- When is the first frost in Winder, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 7. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 27, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 30680?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 219 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.