Frost dates for 31563Surrency, GA
The average last spring frost in Surrency is March 17 and the average first fall frost is November 16, giving a typical growing season of about 245 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 17
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 16
- Growing season
- 245 days
Safer after Apr 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 28 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 13 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 9 · Mar 31 · Apr 19 | Oct 21 · Nov 5 · Nov 23 | 221 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 22 · Mar 17 · Apr 8 | Oct 28 · Nov 16 · Dec 6 | 245 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 31 · Feb 28 · Mar 24 | Nov 6 · Dec 1 · Jan 1 | 277 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Surrency
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 14 – Apr 22 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 2 – Jul 27 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 14 – Mar 17 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 16 – May 17 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 3 – Apr 1 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 16 – May 17 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – Aug 6 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – May 17 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – May 17 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – Aug 29 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – Jul 27 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – May 17 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – May 2 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Apr 1 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Apr 16 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 3 – Jan 30 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 27 – Mar 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Jul 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – May 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 23 – Sep 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Apr 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Oct 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Mar 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – May 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 22 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 6 – Dec 7 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 31563 is matched to the NOAA station Surrency, GA, 6.6 km away, at 200 ft elevation (39 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrency, GA (used) | 200 ft | Mar 17 | Nov 16 |
| Baxley 5Nnw, GA | 213 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 18 |
| Alma Bacon Co Ap, GA | 193 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 20 |
| Jesup 8 S, GA | 100 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 10 |
Frost dates near Surrency
- Bristol, GA 31518 · last Mar 15, first Nov 17
- Mershon, GA 31551 · last Mar 15, first Nov 17
- Odum, GA 31555 · last Mar 9, first Nov 24
- Baxley, GA 31515 · last Mar 15, first Nov 18
- Screven, GA 31560 · last Mar 25, first Nov 15
- Offerman, GA 31556 · last Mar 25, first Nov 15
- Alma, GA 31510 · last Mar 11, first Nov 20
- Patterson, GA 31557 · last Mar 25, first Nov 15
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Surrency, GA?
- For ZIP code 31563, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 17, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Surrency, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 8.
- When is the first frost in Surrency, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 16. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 28, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 31563?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 245 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.