Frost Dates for East Point, GA

In East Point, GA, the average last spring frost is around Mar 15 and the average first fall frost around Nov 20, for a growing season of about 252 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 4, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.

Average last frostMar 1550% chance of frost after this date
Safe to plantApr 4only a 10% chance of frost after
Average first frostNov 2050% chance of frost before this date
Growing season252 daysfrost-free in an average year

Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Atlanta Hartsfield Intl. Airport, GA weather station, 3 miles away, elevation 1,010 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.

ChanceLast spring frostFirst fall frost
10%Apr 4Nov 4
20%Mar 28Nov 8
30%Mar 23Nov 13
40%Mar 18Nov 16
50%Mar 15Nov 20
60%Mar 12Nov 23
70%Mar 7Nov 28
80%Mar 1Dec 2
90%Feb 23Dec 10

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.

TemperatureLast in springFirst in fall
Light frost (36°F)Mar 29Nov 7
Frost / freeze (32°F)Mar 15Nov 20
Hard freeze (28°F)Feb 28Dec 5

Planting calendar for East Point

Start indoors Plant outside Fall planting
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tomatoes
Indoors Jan 18 – Feb 1
Transplant Mar 22 – Apr 5
Peppers
Indoors Jan 4 – Jan 18
Transplant Mar 29 – Apr 12
Eggplant
Indoors Jan 4 – Jan 18
Transplant Mar 29 – Apr 12
Basil
Indoors Feb 1 – Feb 15
Transplant Mar 22 – Apr 5
Cucumbers
Indoors Feb 15 – Feb 22
Sow or transplant Mar 22 – Apr 5
Zucchini and summer squash
Indoors Feb 15 – Feb 22
Sow or transplant Mar 22 – Apr 5
Pumpkins and winter squash
Sow Mar 22 – Apr 5
Watermelons and melons
Indoors Feb 15 – Feb 22
Sow or transplant Mar 29 – Apr 12
Green beans
Sow Mar 22 – Apr 5
Sweet corn
Sow Mar 22 – Apr 5
Lettuce
Indoors Feb 1 – Feb 15
Sow or transplant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Fall sowing Sep 25 – Oct 23
Spinach
Sow Feb 1 – Feb 22
Fall sowing Sep 25 – Oct 16
Peas
Sow Feb 1 – Feb 15
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Sep 25
Kale
Indoors Jan 18 – Feb 1
Sow or transplant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Oct 9
Broccoli
Indoors Jan 18 – Feb 1
Transplant Mar 1 – Mar 15
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 11
Cabbage
Indoors Jan 18 – Feb 1
Transplant Feb 22 – Mar 8
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 11
Carrots
Sow Feb 22 – Mar 15
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 11
Radishes
Sow Feb 8 – Mar 1
Fall sowing Oct 9 – Oct 30
Beets
Sow Feb 22 – Mar 15
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Sep 25
Onions (sets or transplants)
Indoors Dec 21 – Jan 4
Plant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Potatoes
Plant Feb 22 – Mar 8
Garlic
Plant Nov 20 – Dec 18

Based on the average last frost (Mar 15) and first frost (Nov 20). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.

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