Frost Dates for Pooler, GA
In Pooler, GA, the average last spring frost is around Mar 2 and the average first fall frost around Nov 30, for a growing season of about 270 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 25, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Savannah Intl. Airport, GA weather station, 3 miles away, elevation 46 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% | Mar 25 | Nov 11 |
| 20% | Mar 17 | Nov 17 |
| 30% | Mar 12 | Nov 21 |
| 40% | Mar 6 | Nov 25 |
| 50% | Mar 2 | Nov 30 |
| 60% | Feb 26 | Dec 3 |
| 70% | Feb 21 | Dec 8 |
| 80% | Feb 13 | Dec 16 |
| 90% | Feb 4 | Dec 28 |
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) | Mar 19 | Nov 16 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 2 | Nov 30 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 13 | Dec 22 |
Planting calendar for Pooler
Transplant Mar 9 – Mar 23
Transplant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Transplant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Transplant Mar 9 – Mar 23
Sow or transplant Mar 9 – Mar 23
Sow or transplant Mar 9 – Mar 23
Sow or transplant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Sow or transplant Feb 2 – Feb 16
Fall sowing Oct 5 – Nov 2
Fall sowing Oct 5 – Oct 26
Fall sowing Sep 21 – Oct 5
Sow or transplant Feb 2 – Feb 16
Fall sowing Sep 21 – Oct 19
Transplant Feb 16 – Mar 2
Fall sowing Sep 7 – Sep 21
Transplant Feb 9 – Feb 23
Fall sowing Sep 7 – Sep 21
Fall sowing Sep 7 – Sep 21
Fall sowing Oct 19 – Nov 9
Fall sowing Sep 21 – Oct 5
Plant Feb 2 – Feb 16
Based on the average last frost (Mar 2) and first frost (Nov 30). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.