Frost dates for 31806Ellaville, GA
The average last spring frost in Ellaville 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 Ellaville
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 31806 is matched to the NOAA station Plains Sw Ga Exp Stn, GA, 22.3 km away, at 500 ft elevation (64 ft lower 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 |
| Lumpkin 2 Se, GA | 485 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 4 |
| Talbotton, GA | 620 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 3 |
Frost dates near Ellaville
- Andersonville, GA 31711 · last Mar 15, first Nov 17
- Americus, GA 31719 · last Mar 15, first Nov 17
- Buena Vista, GA 31803 · last Mar 15, first Nov 17
- Ideal, GA 31041 · last Mar 15, first Nov 17
- Oglethorpe, GA 31068 · last Mar 15, first Nov 17
- Rupert, GA 31081 · last Apr 1, first Nov 3
- Plains, GA 31780 · last Mar 15, first Nov 17
- Montezuma, GA 31063 · last Mar 13, first Nov 14
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Ellaville, GA?
- For ZIP code 31806, 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 Ellaville, 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 31806?
- 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.