Frost dates for 31565Waverly, GA
The average last spring frost in Waverly 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 31565 is matched to the NOAA station Brunswick, GA, 15.4 km away, at 13 ft elevation (7 ft lower 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 |
| Woodbine, GA | 16 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 25 |
| Brunswick Malcolm Mckinnon Ap, GA | 16 ft | Feb 9 | Dec 26 |
| Brunswick 23 S, GA | 25 ft | Feb 19 | Dec 14 |
Frost dates near Waverly
- Brunswick, GA 31521 · last Feb 8, first Dec 25
- Woodbine, GA 31569 · last Mar 14, first Nov 25
- Jekyll Island, GA 31527 · last Feb 9, first Dec 26
- White Oak, GA 31568 · last Mar 14, first Nov 25
- Kings Bay, GA 31547 · last Feb 19, first Dec 14
- Sea Island, GA 31561 · last Feb 9, first Dec 26
- Saint Simons Island, GA 31522 · last Feb 9, first Dec 26
- Kingsland, GA 31548 · last Mar 14, first Nov 25
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Waverly, GA?
- For ZIP code 31565, 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 Waverly, 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 31565?
- 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.