Frost dates for 31523Brunswick, GA
The average last spring frost in Brunswick is February 8 and the average first fall frost is December 25, giving a typical growing season of about 314 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 8
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 25
- Growing season
- 314 days
Safer after Mar 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 26 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 52 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) | Jan 31 · Feb 27 · Mar 19 | Nov 14 · Dec 4 · Jan 2 | 281 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 9 · Feb 8 · Mar 10 | Nov 26 · Dec 25 · Jan 20 | 314 days | 96% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 28 · Jan 24 · Feb 26 | Dec 9 · Jan 6 · Feb 4 | 343 days | 73% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 31523 is matched to the NOAA station Brunswick, GA, 7 km away, at 13 ft elevation (7 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick, GA (used) | 13 ft | Feb 8 | Dec 25 |
| Brunswick Malcolm Mckinnon Ap, GA | 16 ft | Feb 9 | Dec 26 |
| Sapelo Is, GA | 10 ft | Feb 20 | Dec 19 |
| Woodbine, GA | 16 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 25 |
Frost dates near Brunswick
- Brunswick, GA 31524 · last Feb 8, first Dec 25
- Saint Simons Island, GA 31522 · last Feb 9, first Dec 26
- Waverly, GA 31565 · last Feb 8, first Dec 25
- Sea Island, GA 31561 · last Feb 9, first Dec 26
- Jekyll Island, GA 31527 · last Feb 9, first Dec 26
- Darien, GA 31305 · last Feb 20, first Dec 19
- Waynesville, GA 31566 · last Mar 25, first Nov 15
- Meridian, GA 31319 · last Feb 20, first Dec 19
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Brunswick, GA?
- For ZIP code 31523, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 8, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Brunswick, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 10.
- When is the first frost in Brunswick, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 25. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 26, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 31523?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 314 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.