Frost Dates for Stockbridge, GA
In Stockbridge, GA, the average last spring frost is around Mar 25 and the average first fall frost around Nov 12, for a growing season of about 235 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 10, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Jonesboro, GA weather station, 7 miles away, elevation 930 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 10 | Oct 31 |
| 20% | Apr 4 | Nov 2 |
| 30% | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
| 40% | Mar 28 | Nov 9 |
| 50% | Mar 25 | Nov 12 |
| 60% | Mar 19 | Nov 15 |
| 70% | Mar 16 | Nov 19 |
| 80% | Mar 10 | Nov 25 |
| 90% | Mar 2 | Dec 2 |
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 6 | Nov 1 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 25 | Nov 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 8 | Nov 28 |
Planting calendar for Stockbridge
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 17 – Oct 15
Fall sowing Sep 17 – Oct 8
Fall sowing Sep 3 – Sep 17
Sow or transplant Feb 25 – Mar 11
Fall sowing Sep 3 – Oct 1
Transplant Mar 11 – Mar 25
Fall sowing Aug 20 – Sep 3
Transplant Mar 4 – Mar 18
Fall sowing Aug 20 – Sep 3
Fall sowing Aug 20 – Sep 3
Fall sowing Oct 1 – Oct 22
Fall sowing Sep 3 – Sep 17
Plant Feb 25 – Mar 11
Based on the average last frost (Mar 25) and first frost (Nov 12). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.