Frost dates for 30819Mesena, GA
The average last spring frost in Mesena is March 29 and the average first fall frost is November 7, giving a typical growing season of about 225 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 29
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 7
- Growing season
- 225 days
Safer after Apr 14 (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 23 · Apr 8 · Apr 24 | Oct 17 · Oct 29 · Nov 11 | 203 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 8 · Mar 29 · Apr 14 | Oct 25 · Nov 7 · Nov 26 | 225 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 15 · Mar 13 · Apr 2 | Nov 5 · Nov 22 · Dec 15 | 255 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Mesena
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 26 – May 4 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – Jul 18 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 26 – Mar 29 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 28 – May 29 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 15 – Apr 13 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 28 – May 29 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – Jul 28 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 29 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – May 29 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – Aug 20 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – Jul 18 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – May 29 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – May 14 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 13 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 28 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 11 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Jul 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Feb 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – May 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 13 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 28 – Nov 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 30819 is matched to the NOAA station Warrenton, GA, 7 km away, at 490 ft elevation (71 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrenton, GA (used) | 490 ft | Mar 29 | Nov 7 |
| Thomson 1.5Se, GA | 542 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 17 |
| Appling 2 Nw, GA | 396 ft | Mar 27 | Nov 7 |
| Washington 2 Ese, GA | 620 ft | Mar 22 | Nov 13 |
Frost dates near Mesena
- Camak, GA 30807 · last Mar 29, first Nov 7
- Warrenton, GA 30828 · last Mar 29, first Nov 7
- Thomson, GA 30824 · last Mar 29, first Nov 7
- Boneville, GA 30806 · last Mar 29, first Nov 7
- Norwood, GA 30821 · last Mar 29, first Nov 7
- Dearing, GA 30808 · last Mar 27, first Nov 7
- Sharon, GA 30664 · last Mar 22, first Nov 13
- Gibson, GA 30810 · last Mar 29, first Nov 7
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Mesena, GA?
- For ZIP code 30819, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 29, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Warrenton, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 14.
- When is the first frost in Mesena, 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 30819?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 225 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.