Frost Dates for Johns Creek, GA
In Johns Creek, GA, the average last spring frost is around Mar 25 and the average first fall frost around Nov 9, for a growing season of about 228 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 12, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Atlanta Peachtree Airport, GA weather station, 12 miles away, elevation 1,002 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 12 | Oct 26 |
| 20% | Apr 5 | Oct 30 |
| 30% | Apr 1 | Nov 2 |
| 40% | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| 50% | Mar 25 | Nov 9 |
| 60% | Mar 22 | Nov 12 |
| 70% | Mar 17 | Nov 16 |
| 80% | Mar 12 | Nov 20 |
| 90% | Mar 5 | Nov 27 |
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 7 | Oct 29 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 25 | Nov 9 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 12 | Nov 22 |
Planting calendar for Johns Creek
Transplant Apr 1 – Apr 15
Transplant Apr 8 – Apr 22
Transplant Apr 8 – Apr 22
Transplant Apr 1 – Apr 15
Sow or transplant Apr 1 – Apr 15
Sow or transplant Apr 1 – Apr 15
Sow or transplant Apr 8 – Apr 22
Sow or transplant Feb 25 – Mar 11
Fall sowing Sep 14 – Oct 12
Fall sowing Sep 14 – Oct 5
Fall sowing Aug 31 – Sep 14
Sow or transplant Feb 25 – Mar 11
Fall sowing Aug 31 – Sep 28
Transplant Mar 11 – Mar 25
Fall sowing Aug 17 – Aug 31
Transplant Mar 4 – Mar 18
Fall sowing Aug 17 – Aug 31
Fall sowing Aug 17 – Aug 31
Fall sowing Sep 28 – Oct 19
Fall sowing Aug 31 – Sep 14
Plant Feb 25 – Mar 11
Based on the average last frost (Mar 25) and first frost (Nov 9). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.