Frost dates for 31411Savannah, GA
The average last spring frost in Savannah is March 2 and the average first fall frost is November 30, giving a typical growing season of about 270 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 2
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 30
- Growing season
- 270 days
Safer after Mar 25 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 11 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 27 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 26 · Mar 19 · Apr 6 | Nov 1 · Nov 16 · Dec 4 | 242 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 4 · Mar 2 · Mar 25 | Nov 11 · Nov 30 · Dec 28 | 270 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 15 · Feb 13 · Mar 13 | Nov 24 · Dec 22 · Jan 17 | 304 days | 98% |
Planting calendar for Savannah
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 | Jan 30 – Apr 7 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 18 – Aug 10 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 30 – Mar 2 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 16 – Mar 17 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Aug 20 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 18 – May 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 18 – Sep 12 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 18 – Aug 10 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 25 – Apr 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Apr 1 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 19 – Jan 15 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 12 – Feb 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Aug 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 30 – Sep 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 2 – Jan 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Sep 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Apr 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Oct 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Mar 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 6 – Oct 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Oct 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Sep 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Sep 5 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 20 – Dec 21 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 31411 is matched to the NOAA station Savannah Intl Ap, GA, 27.8 km away, at 46 ft elevation (33 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah Intl Ap, GA (used) | 46 ft | Mar 2 | Nov 30 |
| Ft Stewart, GA | 92 ft | Mar 5 | Nov 29 |
| Beaufort Wwtp, SC | 25 ft | Mar 3 | Dec 9 |
| Sapelo Is, GA | 10 ft | Feb 20 | Dec 19 |
Frost dates near Savannah
- Savannah, GA 31403 · last Mar 2, first Nov 30
- Tybee Island, GA 31328 · last Mar 2, first Nov 30
- Richmond Hill, GA 31324 · last Mar 2, first Nov 30
- Daufuskie Island, SC 29915 · last Mar 2, first Nov 30
- Port Wentworth, GA 31407 · last Mar 2, first Nov 30
- Pooler, GA 31322 · last Mar 2, first Nov 30
- Bloomingdale, GA 31302 · last Mar 2, first Nov 30
- Midway, GA 31320 · last Mar 5, first Nov 29
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Savannah, GA?
- For ZIP code 31411, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Savannah Intl Ap, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 25.
- When is the first frost in Savannah, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 30. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 11, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 31411?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 270 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.