Frost dates for 31631Fargo, GA
The average last spring frost in Fargo is February 19 and the average first fall frost is December 5, giving a typical growing season of about 294 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 19
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 5
- Growing season
- 294 days
Safer after Mar 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 14 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 32 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) | Feb 10 · Mar 8 · Apr 1 | Nov 2 · Nov 20 · Dec 14 | 259 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 23 · Feb 19 · Mar 16 | Nov 14 · Dec 5 · Jan 6 | 294 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 1 · Jan 31 · Feb 28 | Nov 28 · Dec 25 · Jan 24 | 326 days | 92% |
Planting calendar for Fargo
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 | Jan 19 – Mar 27 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 7 – Aug 15 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 19 – Feb 19 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 5 – Mar 6 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Aug 25 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 7 – Apr 21 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 7 – Sep 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 7 – Aug 15 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 14 – Apr 6 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Mar 6 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Mar 21 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 8 – Jan 4 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 1 – Feb 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Aug 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Sep 4 – Sep 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 22 – Jan 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Feb 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Sep 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Apr 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Oct 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 12 – Feb 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 11 – Oct 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Mar 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Oct 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Feb 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Sep 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 25 – Dec 26 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 31631 is matched to the NOAA station Fargo 17 Ne, GA, 25.4 km away, at 124 ft elevation (12 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo 17 Ne, GA (used) | 124 ft | Feb 19 | Dec 5 |
| White Springs 7N, FL | 132 ft | Feb 24 | Dec 7 |
| Jasper, FL | 147 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 22 |
| Folkston 9 Sw, GA | 120 ft | Feb 26 | Dec 7 |
Frost dates near Fargo
- Jasper, FL 32052 · last Mar 11, first Nov 22
- White Springs, FL 32096 · last Feb 24, first Dec 7
- Statenville, GA 31648 · last Mar 11, first Nov 22
- Argyle, GA 31623 · last Mar 11, first Nov 17
- Du Pont, GA 31630 · last Mar 11, first Nov 17
- Homerville, GA 31634 · last Mar 11, first Nov 17
- Lake City, FL 32055 · last Mar 1, first Nov 28
- Manor, GA 31550 · last Mar 11, first Nov 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Fargo, GA?
- For ZIP code 31631, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 19, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Fargo 17 Ne, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 16.
- When is the first frost in Fargo, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 5. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 14, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 31631?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 294 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.