Frost dates for 31569Woodbine, GA
The average last spring frost in Woodbine is March 14 and the average first fall frost is November 25, giving a typical growing season of about 257 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 14
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 25
- Growing season
- 257 days
Safer after Apr 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 5 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 22 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 5 · Mar 30 · Apr 18 | Oct 28 · Nov 13 · Dec 2 | 230 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 17 · Mar 14 · Apr 6 | Nov 5 · Nov 25 · Dec 20 | 257 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 27 · Feb 21 · Mar 22 | Nov 20 · Dec 12 · Jan 13 | 294 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Woodbine
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 11 – Apr 19 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 30 – Aug 5 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 11 – Mar 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Aug 15 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – May 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Sep 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Aug 5 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Apr 29 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 29 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 13 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 31 – Jan 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Sep 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Sep 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Oct 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 1 – Oct 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Oct 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 31 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 15 – Dec 16 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 31569 is matched to the NOAA station Woodbine, GA, 3.3 km away, at 16 ft elevation (0 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbine, GA (used) | 16 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 25 |
| Brunswick 23 S, GA | 25 ft | Feb 19 | Dec 14 |
| Brunswick, GA | 13 ft | Feb 8 | Dec 25 |
| Brunswick Malcolm Mckinnon Ap, GA | 16 ft | Feb 9 | Dec 26 |
Frost dates near Woodbine
- White Oak, GA 31568 · last Mar 14, first Nov 25
- Waverly, GA 31565 · last Feb 8, first Dec 25
- Kingsland, GA 31548 · last Mar 14, first Nov 25
- Kings Bay, GA 31547 · last Feb 19, first Dec 14
- Saint Marys, GA 31558 · last Feb 19, first Dec 14
- Brunswick, GA 31521 · last Feb 8, first Dec 25
- Jekyll Island, GA 31527 · last Feb 9, first Dec 26
- Folkston, GA 31537 · last Feb 26, first Dec 7
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Woodbine, GA?
- For ZIP code 31569, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Woodbine, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 6.
- When is the first frost in Woodbine, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 25. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 5, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 31569?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 257 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.