Frost dates for 30803Avera, GA
The average last spring frost in Avera is March 25 and the average first fall frost is November 7, giving a typical growing season of about 227 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 25
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 7
- Growing season
- 227 days
Safer after Apr 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 25 (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) | Mar 21 · Apr 6 · Apr 20 | Oct 16 · Oct 29 · Nov 11 | 204 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 6 · Mar 25 · Apr 9 | Oct 25 · Nov 7 · Nov 26 | 227 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 17 · Mar 12 · Mar 29 | Nov 4 · Nov 20 · Dec 14 | 255 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Avera
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 22 – Apr 30 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – Jul 18 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 22 – Mar 25 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Jul 28 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 25 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Aug 20 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Jul 18 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – May 10 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 9 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 24 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 7 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Jul 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – May 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Mar 31 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 13 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 28 – Nov 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 30803 is matched to the NOAA station Louisville 1 E, GA, 18.4 km away, at 322 ft elevation (98 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville 1 E, GA (used) | 322 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 7 |
| Warrenton, GA | 490 ft | Mar 29 | Nov 7 |
| Sandersville, GA | 451 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
| Thomson 1.5Se, GA | 542 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 17 |
Frost dates near Avera
- Stapleton, GA 30823 · last Mar 25, first Nov 7
- Gibson, GA 30810 · last Mar 29, first Nov 7
- Wrens, GA 30833 · last Mar 25, first Nov 7
- Mitchell, GA 30820 · last Mar 29, first Nov 7
- Louisville, GA 30434 · last Mar 25, first Nov 7
- Matthews, GA 30818 · last Mar 25, first Nov 7
- Davisboro, GA 31018 · last Mar 19, first Nov 13
- Warthen, GA 31094 · last Mar 19, first Nov 13
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Avera, GA?
- For ZIP code 30803, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Louisville 1 E, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 9.
- When is the first frost in Avera, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 7. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 25, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 30803?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 227 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.