Frost Dates for Newnan, GA

In Newnan, GA, the average last spring frost is around Apr 3 and the average first fall frost around Nov 2, for a growing season of about 214 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 18, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.

Average last frostApr 350% chance of frost after this date
Safe to plantApr 18only a 10% chance of frost after
Average first frostNov 250% chance of frost before this date
Growing season214 daysfrost-free in an average year

Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Newnan 7 Wnw, GA weather station, 8 miles away, elevation 795 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 18Oct 22
20%Apr 13Oct 26
30%Apr 9Oct 30
40%Apr 6Nov 1
50%Apr 3Nov 2
60%Mar 31Nov 5
70%Mar 27Nov 7
80%Mar 22Nov 11
90%Mar 16Nov 18

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)Apr 14Oct 25
Frost / freeze (32°F)Apr 3Nov 2
Hard freeze (28°F)Mar 21Nov 15

Planting calendar for Newnan

Start indoors Plant outside Fall planting
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tomatoes
Indoors Feb 6 – Feb 20
Transplant Apr 10 – Apr 24
Peppers
Indoors Jan 23 – Feb 6
Transplant Apr 17 – May 1
Eggplant
Indoors Jan 23 – Feb 6
Transplant Apr 17 – May 1
Basil
Indoors Feb 20 – Mar 6
Transplant Apr 10 – Apr 24
Cucumbers
Indoors Mar 6 – Mar 13
Sow or transplant Apr 10 – Apr 24
Zucchini and summer squash
Indoors Mar 6 – Mar 13
Sow or transplant Apr 10 – Apr 24
Pumpkins and winter squash
Sow Apr 10 – Apr 24
Watermelons and melons
Indoors Mar 6 – Mar 13
Sow or transplant Apr 17 – May 1
Green beans
Sow Apr 10 – Apr 24
Sweet corn
Sow Apr 10 – Apr 24
Lettuce
Indoors Feb 20 – Mar 6
Sow or transplant Mar 6 – Mar 20
Fall sowing Sep 7 – Oct 5
Spinach
Sow Feb 20 – Mar 13
Fall sowing Sep 7 – Sep 28
Peas
Sow Feb 20 – Mar 6
Fall sowing Aug 24 – Sep 7
Kale
Indoors Feb 6 – Feb 20
Sow or transplant Mar 6 – Mar 20
Fall sowing Aug 24 – Sep 21
Broccoli
Indoors Feb 6 – Feb 20
Transplant Mar 20 – Apr 3
Fall sowing Aug 10 – Aug 24
Cabbage
Indoors Feb 6 – Feb 20
Transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Fall sowing Aug 10 – Aug 24
Carrots
Sow Mar 13 – Apr 3
Fall sowing Aug 10 – Aug 24
Radishes
Sow Feb 27 – Mar 20
Fall sowing Sep 21 – Oct 12
Beets
Sow Mar 13 – Apr 3
Fall sowing Aug 24 – Sep 7
Onions (sets or transplants)
Indoors Jan 9 – Jan 23
Plant Mar 6 – Mar 20
Potatoes
Plant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Garlic
Plant Nov 2 – Nov 30

Based on the average last frost (Apr 3) and first frost (Nov 2). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.

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