Frost Dates for Cairo, GA

Based on data from Cairo 1sw weather station, 1 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 11
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 21
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 19
First Fall Frost November 14

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 25
First Fall Hard Freeze December 6
30.88°N, -84.20°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

255 Days March 11 to November 21

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: 62°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 38°F
Jan
54°
High: 66°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 42°F
Feb
59°
High: 72°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 47°F
Mar
66°
High: 78°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 53°F
Apr
73°
High: 85°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 62°F
May
79°
High: 90°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 68°F
Jun
80°
High: 90°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 71°F
Jul
81°
High: 90°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 71°F
Aug
77°
High: 87°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 67°F
Sep
68°
High: 80°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 57°F
Oct
59°
High: 71°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 46°F
Nov
53°
High: 64°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 41°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 4" 8" 12" 16.0"
12.2"
12.18"
Jan
13.0"
12.96"
Feb
16.0"
15.98"
Mar
11.0"
10.98"
Apr
11.6"
11.58"
May
11.1"
11.14"
Jun
10.8"
10.81"
Jul
9.6"
9.58"
Aug
10.1"
10.14"
Sep
9.5"
9.54"
Oct
10.2"
10.17"
Nov
12.0"
11.97"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h12h13h13.5h14h14h13h12h11h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:54 AM – 5:06 PM · 10h 12m
Feb: 6:32 AM – 5:28 PM · 10h 55m
Mar: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 47m
Apr: 5:37 AM – 6:23 PM · 12h 46m
May: 5:13 AM – 6:47 PM · 13h 34m
Jun: 5:00 AM – 6:60 PM · 13h 59m
Jul: 5:05 AM – 6:55 PM · 13h 49m
Aug: 5:26 AM – 6:34 PM · 13h 07m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 11m
Oct: 6:23 AM – 5:37 PM · 11h 14m
Nov: 6:48 AM – 5:12 PM · 10h 24m
Dec: 6:60 AM – 5:00 PM · 10h 00m
Daylight Longest: 14h 00m · Shortest: 9h 60m

Nearby Stations

Camilla 3 Se, GA March 10 - November 18 Bainbridge Intl Paper, GA March 14 - November 17 Newton 11 Sw, GA March 7 - November 19 Quincy 3 Ssw, FL March 13 - November 22 Monticello 10 Sw, FL February 25 - December 3 Tallahassee, FL March 11 - November 21

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