Frost dates for 31549Lumber City, GA
The average last spring frost in Lumber City is March 12 and the average first fall frost is November 17, giving a typical growing season of about 251 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 12
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 17
- Growing season
- 251 days
Safer after Mar 28 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 14 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 6 · Mar 24 · Apr 10 | Oct 24 · Nov 6 · Nov 21 | 228 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 18 · Mar 12 · Mar 28 | Nov 1 · Nov 17 · Dec 8 | 251 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 29 · Feb 24 · Mar 18 | Nov 12 · Dec 4 · Jan 4 | 282 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lumber City
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 9 – Apr 17 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 28 – Jul 28 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 9 – Mar 12 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 11 – May 12 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 26 – Mar 27 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 11 – May 12 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – Aug 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – May 12 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – May 12 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Aug 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Jul 28 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – May 12 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – Apr 27 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 27 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Apr 11 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 29 – Jan 25 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Feb 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Jul 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 12 – Feb 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Apr 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 24 – Sep 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Apr 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Oct 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 7 – Dec 8 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 31549 is matched to the NOAA station Hazlehurst, GA, 12.6 km away, at 250 ft elevation (109 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazlehurst, GA (used) | 250 ft | Mar 12 | Nov 17 |
| Baxley 5Nnw, GA | 213 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 18 |
| Pridgen, GA | 300 ft | Mar 12 | Nov 17 |
| Alma Bacon Co Ap, GA | 193 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 20 |
Frost dates near Lumber City
- Hazlehurst, GA 31539 · last Mar 12, first Nov 17
- Scotland, GA 31083 · last Mar 12, first Nov 17
- Denton, GA 31532 · last Mar 12, first Nov 17
- Uvalda, GA 30473 · last Mar 12, first Nov 17
- Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055 · last Mar 12, first Nov 17
- Alamo, GA 30411 · last Mar 12, first Nov 17
- Glenwood, GA 30428 · last Mar 12, first Nov 17
- Jacksonville, GA 31544 · last Mar 12, first Nov 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lumber City, GA?
- For ZIP code 31549, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 12, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Hazlehurst, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 28.
- When is the first frost in Lumber City, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 31549?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 251 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.