Frost dates for 31719Americus, GA
The average last spring frost in Americus is March 15 and the average first fall frost is November 17, giving a typical growing season of about 249 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 15
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 17
- Growing season
- 249 days
Safer after Apr 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (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 10 · Mar 31 · Apr 15 | Oct 24 · Nov 6 · Nov 23 | 222 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 22 · Mar 15 · Apr 2 | Nov 1 · Nov 17 · Dec 9 | 249 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 1 · Feb 28 · Mar 21 | Nov 11 · Dec 1 · Jan 3 | 281 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Americus
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 12 – Apr 20 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 31 – Jul 28 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 12 – Mar 15 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 1 – Mar 30 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – Aug 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – May 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Aug 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Jul 28 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – Apr 30 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 30 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 14 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 1 – Jan 28 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Jul 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 24 – Sep 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Oct 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 7 – Dec 8 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 31719 is matched to the NOAA station Plains Sw Ga Exp Stn, GA, 8 km away, at 500 ft elevation (83 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plains Sw Ga Exp Stn, GA (used) | 500 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 17 |
| Americus, GA | 397 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 14 |
| Leesburg 2, GA | 260 ft | Mar 12 | Nov 19 |
| Crisp Co Pwr Dam, GA | 245 ft | Mar 9 | Nov 20 |
Frost dates near Americus
- Plains, GA 31780 · last Mar 15, first Nov 17
- Americus, GA 31709 · last Mar 20, first Nov 14
- Andersonville, GA 31711 · last Mar 15, first Nov 17
- Ellaville, GA 31806 · last Mar 15, first Nov 17
- Smithville, GA 31787 · last Mar 9, first Nov 20
- Preston, GA 31824 · last Mar 15, first Nov 17
- Leslie, GA 31764 · last Mar 9, first Nov 20
- Buena Vista, GA 31803 · last Mar 15, first Nov 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Americus, GA?
- For ZIP code 31719, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Plains Sw Ga Exp Stn, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 2.
- When is the first frost in Americus, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 31719?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 249 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.