Frost dates for 39862Leary, GA
The average last spring frost in Leary is March 11 and the average first fall frost is November 13, giving a typical growing season of about 245 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 11
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 13
- Growing season
- 245 days
Safer after Apr 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 29 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 10 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 2 · Mar 27 · Apr 14 | Oct 20 · Nov 2 · Nov 17 | 219 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 19 · Mar 11 · Apr 1 | Oct 29 · Nov 13 · Dec 2 | 245 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 4 · Feb 27 · Mar 18 | Nov 8 · Nov 26 · Dec 28 | 272 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Leary
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 8 – Apr 16 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 27 – Jul 24 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 8 – Mar 11 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Aug 3 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – May 11 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Aug 26 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Jul 24 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Apr 26 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 26 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Apr 10 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 28 – Jan 24 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Jul 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Apr 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Sep 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 31 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Oct 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 19 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 3 – Dec 4 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 39862 is matched to the NOAA station Newton 8 W, GA, 19.6 km away, at 176 ft elevation (31 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton 8 W, GA (used) | 176 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 13 |
| Albany Sw Ga Rgnl Ap, GA | 190 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 21 |
| Newton 11 Sw, GA | 156 ft | Mar 7 | Nov 19 |
| Albany 3 Se, GA | 180 ft | Mar 10 | Nov 20 |
Frost dates near Leary
- Morgan, GA 39866 · last Mar 11, first Nov 13
- Albany, GA 31721 · last Mar 8, first Nov 21
- Arlington, GA 39813 · last Mar 11, first Nov 13
- Edison, GA 39846 · last Mar 21, first Nov 13
- Newton, GA 39870 · last Mar 11, first Nov 13
- Damascus, GA 39841 · last Mar 11, first Nov 13
- Putney, GA 31782 · last Mar 8, first Nov 21
- Sasser, GA 39885 · last Mar 8, first Nov 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Leary, GA?
- For ZIP code 39862, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 11, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Newton 8 W, GA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 1.
- When is the first frost in Leary, GA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 13. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 29, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 39862?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 245 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.