Frost Dates for Canton, GA
In Canton, GA, the average last spring frost is around Apr 2 and the average first fall frost around Nov 4, for a growing season of about 215 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 19, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Allatoona Dam 2, GA weather station, 15 miles away, elevation 975 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Apr 19 | Oct 21 |
| 20% | Apr 12 | Oct 26 |
| 30% | Apr 8 | Oct 30 |
| 40% | Apr 5 | Nov 1 |
| 50% | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| 60% | Mar 30 | Nov 6 |
| 70% | Mar 26 | Nov 10 |
| 80% | Mar 21 | Nov 14 |
| 90% | Mar 14 | Nov 21 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 13 | Oct 26 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 20 | Nov 14 |
Planting calendar for Canton
Transplant Apr 9 – Apr 23
Transplant Apr 16 – Apr 30
Transplant Apr 16 – Apr 30
Transplant Apr 9 – Apr 23
Sow or transplant Apr 9 – Apr 23
Sow or transplant Apr 9 – Apr 23
Sow or transplant Apr 16 – Apr 30
Sow or transplant Mar 5 – Mar 19
Fall sowing Sep 9 – Oct 7
Fall sowing Sep 9 – Sep 30
Fall sowing Aug 26 – Sep 9
Sow or transplant Mar 5 – Mar 19
Fall sowing Aug 26 – Sep 23
Transplant Mar 19 – Apr 2
Fall sowing Aug 12 – Aug 26
Transplant Mar 12 – Mar 26
Fall sowing Aug 12 – Aug 26
Fall sowing Aug 12 – Aug 26
Fall sowing Sep 23 – Oct 14
Fall sowing Aug 26 – Sep 9
Plant Mar 5 – Mar 19
Based on the average last frost (Apr 2) and first frost (Nov 4). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.