Frost Dates for Columbus, GA
In Columbus, GA, the average last spring frost is around Mar 21 and the average first fall frost around Nov 11, for a growing season of about 238 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 9, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Columbus #2, GA weather station, 4 miles away, elevation 435 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 9 | Oct 31 |
| 20% | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| 30% | Mar 29 | Nov 6 |
| 40% | Mar 25 | Nov 9 |
| 50% | Mar 21 | Nov 11 |
| 60% | Mar 16 | Nov 15 |
| 70% | Mar 12 | Nov 18 |
| 80% | Mar 5 | Nov 23 |
| 90% | Feb 28 | Dec 1 |
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 3 | Nov 3 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 21 | Nov 11 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 6 | Nov 24 |
Planting calendar for Columbus
Transplant Mar 28 – Apr 11
Transplant Apr 4 – Apr 18
Transplant Apr 4 – Apr 18
Transplant Mar 28 – Apr 11
Sow or transplant Mar 28 – Apr 11
Sow or transplant Mar 28 – Apr 11
Sow or transplant Apr 4 – Apr 18
Sow or transplant Feb 21 – Mar 7
Fall sowing Sep 16 – Oct 14
Fall sowing Sep 16 – Oct 7
Fall sowing Sep 2 – Sep 16
Sow or transplant Feb 21 – Mar 7
Fall sowing Sep 2 – Sep 30
Transplant Mar 7 – Mar 21
Fall sowing Aug 19 – Sep 2
Transplant Feb 28 – Mar 14
Fall sowing Aug 19 – Sep 2
Fall sowing Aug 19 – Sep 2
Fall sowing Sep 30 – Oct 21
Fall sowing Sep 2 – Sep 16
Plant Feb 21 – Mar 7
Based on the average last frost (Mar 21) and first frost (Nov 11). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.