Frost Dates for Lawrenceville, GA
In Lawrenceville, GA, the average last spring frost is around Apr 3 and the average first fall frost around Nov 7, for a growing season of about 219 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 17, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Winder 4S, GA weather station, 15 miles away, elevation 889 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 17 | Oct 27 |
| 20% | Apr 13 | Oct 31 |
| 30% | Apr 9 | Nov 2 |
| 40% | Apr 6 | Nov 5 |
| 50% | Apr 3 | Nov 7 |
| 60% | Mar 31 | Nov 10 |
| 70% | Mar 28 | Nov 14 |
| 80% | Mar 24 | Nov 18 |
| 90% | Mar 18 | Nov 26 |
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 15 | Oct 30 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 3 | Nov 7 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 22 | Nov 20 |
Planting calendar for Lawrenceville
Transplant Apr 10 – Apr 24
Transplant Apr 17 – May 1
Transplant Apr 17 – May 1
Transplant Apr 10 – Apr 24
Sow or transplant Apr 10 – Apr 24
Sow or transplant Apr 10 – Apr 24
Sow or transplant Apr 17 – May 1
Sow or transplant Mar 6 – Mar 20
Fall sowing Sep 12 – Oct 10
Fall sowing Sep 12 – Oct 3
Fall sowing Aug 29 – Sep 12
Sow or transplant Mar 6 – Mar 20
Fall sowing Aug 29 – Sep 26
Transplant Mar 20 – Apr 3
Fall sowing Aug 15 – Aug 29
Transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Fall sowing Aug 15 – Aug 29
Fall sowing Aug 15 – Aug 29
Fall sowing Sep 26 – Oct 17
Fall sowing Aug 29 – Sep 12
Plant Mar 6 – Mar 20
Based on the average last frost (Apr 3) and first frost (Nov 7). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.