Frost dates for 31650Willacoochee, GA
The average last spring frost in Willacoochee is March 5 and the average first fall frost is November 26, giving a typical growing season of about 267 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 5
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 26
- Growing season
- 267 days
Safer after Mar 24 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 6 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 23 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 28 · Mar 19 · Apr 4 | Oct 30 · Nov 12 · Dec 1 | 241 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 8 · Mar 5 · Mar 24 | Nov 6 · Nov 26 · Dec 23 | 267 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 14 · Feb 15 · Mar 12 | Nov 20 · Dec 14 · Jan 17 | 302 days | 99% |
Planting calendar for Willacoochee
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 2 – Apr 10 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 21 – Aug 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 2 – Mar 5 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – Aug 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – May 5 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Sep 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Aug 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 20 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Apr 4 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 22 – Jan 18 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 26 – Sep 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 5 – Feb 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Sep 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Apr 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Oct 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 2 – Oct 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Oct 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Sep 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 16 – Dec 17 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 31650 is matched to the NOAA station Douglas, GA, 26.6 km away, at 233 ft elevation (0 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas, GA (used) | 233 ft | Mar 5 | Nov 26 |
| Homerville 5 N, GA | 187 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 17 |
| Pridgen, GA | 300 ft | Mar 12 | Nov 17 |
| Tifton, GA | 380 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 19 |
Frost dates near Willacoochee
- Alapaha, GA 31622 · last Mar 11, first Nov 19
- Pearson, GA 31642 · last Mar 5, first Nov 26
- Douglas, GA 31535 · last Mar 5, first Nov 26
- Ambrose, GA 31512 · last Mar 5, first Nov 26
- Nashville, GA 31639 · last Mar 11, first Nov 19
- Wray, GA 31798 · last Mar 12, first Nov 17
- Enigma, GA 31749 · last Mar 11, first Nov 19
- Axson, GA 31624 · last Mar 5, first Nov 26
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Willacoochee, GA?
- For ZIP code 31650, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 5, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Douglas, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 24.
- When is the first frost in Willacoochee, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 6, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 31650?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 267 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.