Frost dates for 31001Abbeville, GA
The average last spring frost in Abbeville is March 5 and the average first fall frost is November 24, giving a typical growing season of about 263 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 5
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 24
- Growing season
- 263 days
Safer after Mar 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 6 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 21 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) | Feb 27 · Mar 19 · Apr 7 | Oct 29 · Nov 10 · Nov 27 | 237 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 8 · Mar 5 · Mar 26 | Nov 6 · Nov 24 · Dec 17 | 263 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 17 · Feb 16 · Mar 14 | Nov 18 · Dec 9 · Jan 12 | 298 days | 99% |
Planting calendar for Abbeville
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 2 – Apr 10 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 21 – Aug 4 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 2 – Mar 5 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – Aug 14 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – May 5 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Sep 6 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Aug 4 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 20 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Apr 4 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 22 – Jan 18 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 24 – Sep 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 5 – Feb 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Apr 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 31 – Oct 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Oct 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 30 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 14 – Dec 15 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 31001 is matched to the NOAA station Eastman 1 W, GA, 27.9 km away, at 400 ft elevation (174 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastman 1 W, GA (used) | 400 ft | Mar 5 | Nov 24 |
| Fitzgerald, GA | 370 ft | Mar 2 | Nov 25 |
| Hawkinsville, GA | 245 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 12 |
| Ashburn 3 Ene, GA | 435 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 20 |
Frost dates near Abbeville
- Rhine, GA 31077 · last Mar 5, first Nov 24
- Rochelle, GA 31079 · last Mar 13, first Nov 14
- Milan, GA 31060 · last Mar 12, first Nov 17
- Pitts, GA 31072 · last Mar 13, first Nov 14
- Pineview, GA 31071 · last Mar 20, first Nov 12
- Fitzgerald, GA 31750 · last Mar 2, first Nov 25
- Chauncey, GA 31011 · last Mar 5, first Nov 24
- Rebecca, GA 31783 · last Mar 11, first Nov 20
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Abbeville, GA?
- For ZIP code 31001, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 5, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Eastman 1 W, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 26.
- When is the first frost in Abbeville, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 24. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 6, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 31001?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 263 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.