Frost Dates for Valdosta, GA
In Valdosta, GA, the average last spring frost is around Mar 5 and the average first fall frost around Nov 27, for a growing season of about 267 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 23, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Valdosta 2 S, GA weather station, 3 miles away, elevation 265 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 23 | Nov 9 |
| 20% | Mar 18 | Nov 15 |
| 30% | Mar 14 | Nov 20 |
| 40% | Mar 9 | Nov 23 |
| 50% | Mar 5 | Nov 27 |
| 60% | Mar 1 | Dec 1 |
| 70% | Feb 25 | Dec 5 |
| 80% | Feb 19 | Dec 10 |
| 90% | Feb 9 | Dec 21 |
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 5 | Nov 27 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 16 | Dec 16 |
Planting calendar for Valdosta
Transplant Mar 12 – Mar 26
Transplant Mar 19 – Apr 2
Transplant Mar 19 – Apr 2
Transplant Mar 12 – Mar 26
Sow or transplant Mar 12 – Mar 26
Sow or transplant Mar 12 – Mar 26
Sow or transplant Mar 19 – Apr 2
Sow or transplant Feb 5 – Feb 19
Fall sowing Oct 2 – Oct 30
Fall sowing Oct 2 – Oct 23
Fall sowing Sep 18 – Oct 2
Sow or transplant Feb 5 – Feb 19
Fall sowing Sep 18 – Oct 16
Transplant Feb 19 – Mar 5
Fall sowing Sep 4 – Sep 18
Transplant Feb 12 – Feb 26
Fall sowing Sep 4 – Sep 18
Fall sowing Sep 4 – Sep 18
Fall sowing Oct 16 – Nov 6
Fall sowing Sep 18 – Oct 2
Plant Feb 5 – Feb 19
Based on the average last frost (Mar 5) and first frost (Nov 27). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.