Frost Dates for Blackshear, GA

Based on data from Waycross 4 Ne weather station, 6 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. March 15
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. November 17
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.

Last Spring Frost March 24
First Fall Frost November 9

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 1
First Fall Hard Freeze December 1
31.31°N, -82.24°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

247 Days March 15 to November 17

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F (−9 to −7°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

30° 50° 70° 90°
50°
High: 64°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 37°F
Jan
54°
High: 68°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 40°F
Feb
60°
High: 75°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 45°F
Mar
66°
High: 81°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 52°F
Apr
74°
High: 88°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 60°F
May
80°
High: 92°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 69°F
Jun
83°
High: 94°F
Avg: 83°F
Low: 71°F
Jul
82°
High: 93°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 71°F
Aug
77°
High: 89°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 66°F
Sep
68°
High: 81°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 55°F
Oct
59°
High: 74°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 45°F
Nov
53°
High: 67°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 39°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 10.3"
6.2"
6.20"
Jan
6.5"
6.55"
Feb
9.9"
9.89"
Mar
7.0"
7.01"
Apr
7.2"
7.18"
May
9.1"
9.09"
Jun
8.2"
8.18"
Jul
10.3"
10.27"
Aug
8.1"
8.05"
Sep
6.9"
6.93"
Oct
3.8"
3.78"
Nov
5.7"
5.69"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h12h13h13.5h14h14h13h12h11h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:55 AM – 5:05 PM · 10h 11m
Feb: 6:33 AM – 5:27 PM · 10h 54m
Mar: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Apr: 5:37 AM – 6:23 PM · 12h 46m
May: 5:12 AM – 6:48 PM · 13h 35m
Jun: 4:59 AM – 7:01 PM · 14h 01m
Jul: 5:05 AM – 6:55 PM · 13h 51m
Aug: 5:26 AM – 6:34 PM · 13h 08m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 11m
Oct: 6:24 AM – 5:36 PM · 11h 13m
Nov: 6:49 AM – 5:11 PM · 10h 23m
Dec: 7:01 AM – 4:59 PM · 9h 59m
Daylight Longest: 14h 02m · Shortest: 9h 58m

Nearby Stations

Alma Bacon Co AP, GA March 11 - November 20 Nahunta 6ne, GA March 25 - November 15 Fargo 17 Ne, GA February 19 - December 5 Homerville 5 N, GA March 11 - November 17 Jesup 8 S, GA March 24 - November 10 Surrency, GA March 17 - November 16

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