Frost dates for 31028Centerville, GA
The average last spring frost in Centerville is March 21 and the average first fall frost is November 10, giving a typical growing season of about 235 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 21
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 10
- Growing season
- 235 days
Safer after Apr 7 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 29 (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 17 · Apr 3 · Apr 19 | Oct 20 · Nov 1 · Nov 13 | 211 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 21 · Apr 7 | Oct 29 · Nov 10 · Nov 29 | 235 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 5 · Mar 3 · Mar 24 | Nov 6 · Nov 24 · Dec 21 | 267 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Centerville
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 21 |
| 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 31 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 21 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Aug 23 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Jul 21 |
| 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 11 – Jul 21 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Aug 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Jul 31 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Aug 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – May 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Sep 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Oct 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Mar 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Aug 16 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 31 – Dec 1 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 31028 is matched to the NOAA station Macon Middle Ga Rgnl Ap, GA, 6 km away, at 343 ft elevation (34 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon Middle Ga Rgnl Ap, GA (used) | 343 ft | Mar 21 | Nov 10 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 420 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 19 |
| Hawkinsville, GA | 245 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 12 |
| Irwinton 4 Wnw, GA | 515 ft | Mar 12 | Nov 19 |
Frost dates near Centerville
- Warner Robins, GA 31099 · last Mar 21, first Nov 10
- Macon, GA 31297 · last Mar 21, first Nov 10
- Byron, GA 31008 · last Mar 11, first Nov 19
- Bonaire, GA 31005 · last Mar 11, first Nov 19
- Kathleen, GA 31047 · last Mar 11, first Nov 19
- Perry, GA 31069 · last Mar 11, first Nov 19
- Lizella, GA 31052 · last Mar 21, first Nov 10
- Fort Valley, GA 31030 · last Mar 11, first Nov 19
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Centerville, GA?
- For ZIP code 31028, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 21, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Macon Middle Ga Rgnl Ap, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 7.
- When is the first frost in Centerville, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 10. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 29, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 31028?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 235 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.