Frost dates for 30710Cohutta, GA
The average last spring frost in Cohutta is April 2 and the average first fall frost is November 1, giving a typical growing season of about 212 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 2
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 1
- Growing season
- 212 days
Safer after Apr 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 150 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 29 · Apr 15 · May 2 | Oct 11 · Oct 24 · Nov 5 | 189 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 14 · Apr 2 · Apr 21 | Oct 21 · Nov 1 · Nov 17 | 212 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 26 · Mar 19 · Apr 6 | Oct 30 · Nov 13 · Dec 4 | 240 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Cohutta
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 2 – May 8 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 18 – Jul 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 2 – Apr 2 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jul 22 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jun 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Aug 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jul 12 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – May 2 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Feb 15 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Jul 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – May 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 7 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 22 – Nov 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 30710 is matched to the NOAA station Chatsworth 2, GA, 25.5 km away, at 710 ft elevation (71 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth 2, GA (used) | 710 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 1 |
| Dalton, GA | 799 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Chattanooga Lovell Ap, TN | 671 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 9 |
| Chickamauga Pk Larc, GA | 782 ft | Apr 6 | Oct 30 |
Frost dates near Cohutta
- Varnell, GA 30756 · last Apr 2, first Nov 1
- Apison, TN 37302 · last Mar 24, first Nov 9
- Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 · last Mar 25, first Nov 9
- Collegedale, TN 37315 · last Mar 24, first Nov 9
- Crandall, GA 30711 · last Apr 2, first Nov 1
- Dalton, GA 30721 · last Apr 2, first Nov 1
- Mc Donald, TN 37353 · last Apr 6, first Oct 30
- Graysville, GA 30726 · last Mar 24, first Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Cohutta, GA?
- For ZIP code 30710, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Chatsworth 2, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 21.
- When is the first frost in Cohutta, 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 30710?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 212 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.