Frost dates for 31002Adrian, GA
The average last spring frost in Adrian is March 21 and the average first fall frost is November 8, giving a typical growing season of about 233 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 21
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 8
- Growing season
- 233 days
Safer after Apr 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 25 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 7 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 18 · Apr 6 · Apr 23 | Oct 18 · Oct 31 · Nov 12 | 207 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 21 · Apr 10 | Oct 25 · Nov 8 · Nov 25 | 233 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 9 · Mar 8 · Mar 28 | Nov 5 · Nov 22 · Dec 15 | 260 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Adrian
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 18 – Apr 26 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 6 – Jul 19 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 18 – Mar 21 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 7 – Apr 5 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Jul 29 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 21 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Aug 21 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Jul 19 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 6 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 5 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 20 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 7 – Feb 3 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Jul 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Aug 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – May 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Sep 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Mar 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 14 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 29 – Nov 29 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 31002 is matched to the NOAA station Kite, GA, 16.8 km away, at 311 ft elevation (12 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kite, GA (used) | 311 ft | Mar 21 | Nov 8 |
| Dublin 2, GA | 200 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 16 |
| Dublin, GA | 230 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 13 |
| Midville Exp Stn, GA | 280 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 11 |
Frost dates near Adrian
- Norristown, GA 30447 · last Mar 14, first Nov 13
- Kite, GA 31049 · last Mar 21, first Nov 8
- Soperton, GA 30457 · last Mar 14, first Nov 13
- Nunez, GA 30448 · last Mar 18, first Nov 11
- Swainsboro, GA 30401 · last Mar 18, first Nov 11
- Wrightsville, GA 31096 · last Mar 14, first Nov 13
- Rockledge, GA 30454 · last Mar 14, first Nov 13
- Tarrytown, GA 30470 · last Mar 14, first Nov 13
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Adrian, GA?
- For ZIP code 31002, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 21, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Kite, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 10.
- When is the first frost in Adrian, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 8. 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 31002?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 233 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.