Frost dates for 31738Coolidge, GA
The average last spring frost in Coolidge is March 6 and the average first fall frost is November 27, giving a typical growing season of about 268 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 6
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 27
- Growing season
- 268 days
Safer after Mar 27 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 6 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 24 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 27 · Mar 19 · Apr 9 | Oct 27 · Nov 12 · Dec 4 | 240 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 5 · Mar 6 · Mar 27 | Nov 6 · Nov 27 · Dec 27 | 268 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 15 · Feb 18 · Mar 17 | Nov 19 · Dec 16 · Jan 15 | 306 days | 98% |
Planting calendar for Coolidge
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 3 – Apr 11 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 22 – Aug 7 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 3 – Mar 6 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 20 – Mar 21 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Aug 17 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – May 6 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Sep 9 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Aug 7 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – Apr 21 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 21 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Apr 5 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 23 – Jan 19 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Sep 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 6 – Feb 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Sep 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Apr 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Oct 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 27 – Mar 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 3 – Oct 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Oct 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Sep 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 2 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 17 – Dec 18 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 31738 is matched to the NOAA station Moultrie 2 Ese, GA, 24.4 km away, at 340 ft elevation (120 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moultrie 2 Ese, GA (used) | 340 ft | Mar 6 | Nov 27 |
| Cairo 1Sw, GA | 201 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 21 |
| Quitman 2 Nw, GA | 185 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 18 |
| Camilla 3 Se, GA | 175 ft | Mar 10 | Nov 18 |
Frost dates near Coolidge
- Pavo, GA 31778 · last Mar 11, first Nov 18
- Thomasville, GA 31757 · last Mar 11, first Nov 21
- Barwick, GA 31720 · last Mar 11, first Nov 18
- Ochlocknee, GA 31773 · last Mar 11, first Nov 21
- Moultrie, GA 31788 · last Mar 6, first Nov 27
- Meigs, GA 31765 · last Mar 10, first Nov 18
- Boston, GA 31626 · last Mar 11, first Nov 18
- Funston, GA 31753 · last Mar 6, first Nov 27
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Coolidge, GA?
- For ZIP code 31738, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 6, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Moultrie 2 Ese, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 27.
- When is the first frost in Coolidge, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 27. 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 31738?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 268 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.