Frost dates for 31034Hardwick, GA
The average last spring frost in Hardwick is March 25 and the average first fall frost is November 9, giving a typical growing season of about 231 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 25
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 9
- Growing season
- 231 days
Safer after Apr 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 29 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 6 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 20 · Apr 6 · Apr 21 | Oct 20 · Nov 1 · Nov 13 | 208 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 3 · Mar 25 · Apr 9 | Oct 29 · Nov 9 · Nov 29 | 231 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 9 · Mar 9 · Mar 28 | Nov 4 · Nov 21 · Dec 20 | 260 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Hardwick
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 20 |
| 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 30 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 25 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Aug 22 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Jul 20 |
| 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 10 – Jul 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Jul 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Aug 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – May 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Sep 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 30 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Mar 31 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 15 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 30 – Nov 30 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 31034 is matched to the NOAA station Milledgeville, GA, 6.7 km away, at 368 ft elevation (26 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milledgeville, GA (used) | 368 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 9 |
| Irwinton 4 Wnw, GA | 515 ft | Mar 12 | Nov 19 |
| Sandersville, GA | 451 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
| Macon Middle Ga Rgnl Ap, GA | 343 ft | Mar 21 | Nov 10 |
Frost dates near Hardwick
- Milledgeville, GA 31062 · last Mar 25, first Nov 9
- Gordon, GA 31031 · last Mar 12, first Nov 19
- Haddock, GA 31033 · last Mar 25, first Nov 9
- Mc Intyre, GA 31054 · last Mar 12, first Nov 19
- Irwinton, GA 31042 · last Mar 12, first Nov 19
- Toomsboro, GA 31090 · last Mar 12, first Nov 19
- Gray, GA 31032 · last Mar 25, first Nov 9
- Sparta, GA 31087 · last Mar 25, first Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Hardwick, GA?
- For ZIP code 31034, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Milledgeville, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 9.
- When is the first frost in Hardwick, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 9. 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 31034?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 231 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.