Frost Dates for Milton, GA
In Milton, GA, the average last spring frost is around Apr 4 and the average first fall frost around Nov 4, for a growing season of about 214 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 Cumming 2N, GA weather station, 12 miles away, elevation 1,140 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 23 |
| 20% | Apr 14 | Oct 27 |
| 30% | Apr 10 | Oct 30 |
| 40% | Apr 7 | Nov 1 |
| 50% | Apr 4 | Nov 4 |
| 60% | Apr 1 | Nov 6 |
| 70% | Mar 29 | Nov 9 |
| 80% | Mar 23 | Nov 14 |
| 90% | Mar 16 | Nov 23 |
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 16 | Oct 25 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 4 | Nov 4 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 20 | Nov 15 |
Planting calendar for Milton
Transplant Apr 11 – Apr 25
Transplant Apr 18 – May 2
Transplant Apr 18 – May 2
Transplant Apr 11 – Apr 25
Sow or transplant Apr 11 – Apr 25
Sow or transplant Apr 11 – Apr 25
Sow or transplant Apr 18 – May 2
Sow or transplant Mar 7 – Mar 21
Fall sowing Sep 9 – Oct 7
Fall sowing Sep 9 – Sep 30
Fall sowing Aug 26 – Sep 9
Sow or transplant Mar 7 – Mar 21
Fall sowing Aug 26 – Sep 23
Transplant Mar 21 – Apr 4
Fall sowing Aug 12 – Aug 26
Transplant Mar 14 – Mar 28
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 7 – Mar 21
Based on the average last frost (Apr 4) and first frost (Nov 4). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.