Frost dates for 31630Du Pont, GA
The average last spring frost in Du Pont is March 11 and the average first fall frost is November 17, giving a typical growing season of about 253 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 11
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 17
- Growing season
- 253 days
Safer after Apr 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 31 (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 4 · Mar 27 · Apr 20 | Oct 24 · Nov 6 · Nov 23 | 225 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 17 · Mar 11 · Apr 3 | Oct 31 · Nov 17 · Dec 7 | 253 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 25 · Feb 22 · Mar 17 | Nov 11 · Dec 1 · Jan 4 | 285 days | 99% |
Planting calendar for Du Pont
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 8 – Apr 16 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 27 – Jul 28 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 8 – Mar 11 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Aug 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – May 11 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Aug 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Jul 28 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Apr 26 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 26 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Apr 10 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 28 – Jan 24 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Jul 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Apr 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 24 – Sep 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 31 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Oct 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 7 – Dec 8 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 31630 is matched to the NOAA station Homerville 5 N, GA, 11.9 km away, at 187 ft elevation (7 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homerville 5 N, GA (used) | 187 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 17 |
| Valdosta 2 S, GA | 265 ft | Mar 5 | Nov 27 |
| Valdosta Rgnl Ap, GA | 198 ft | Mar 10 | Nov 21 |
| Fargo 17 Ne, GA | 124 ft | Feb 19 | Dec 5 |
Frost dates near Du Pont
- Homerville, GA 31634 · last Mar 11, first Nov 17
- Stockton, GA 31649 · last Mar 11, first Nov 17
- Lakeland, GA 31635 · last Mar 11, first Nov 17
- Argyle, GA 31623 · last Mar 11, first Nov 17
- Naylor, GA 31641 · last Mar 10, first Nov 21
- Manor, GA 31550 · last Mar 11, first Nov 17
- Moody Afb, GA 31699 · last Mar 10, first Nov 21
- Ray City, GA 31645 · last Mar 10, first Nov 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Du Pont, GA?
- For ZIP code 31630, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 11, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Homerville 5 N, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 3.
- When is the first frost in Du Pont, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 31, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 31630?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 253 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.