Frost Dates for Ft Gaines 2, GA

Elevation: 64 m

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. March 13
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. November 21

30% Probability

Only 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 21
First Fall Frost November 13

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 28
First Fall Hard Freeze December 8
31.61°N, 85.05°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

253 Days March 13 to November 21

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness 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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F

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Köppen Climate

The 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

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January59°49°38°
February62°51°40°
March70°58°46°
April76°64°52°
May84°73°62°
June89°79°69°
July91°82°72°
August90°81°72°
September87°77°67°
October78°67°56°
November69°58°46°
December62°51°41°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January10.6
February9.0
March8.6
April9.7
May8.6
June9.6
July9.4
August8.4
September7.4
October7.3
November8.3
December9.1

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 14h 04m · Shortest: 9h 56m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Central Time (CT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:45 AM4:54 PM10h 09m
February6:28 AM5:21 PM10h 53m
March6:57 AM6:43 PM11h 46m
April6:17 AM7:04 PM12h 47m
May5:48 AM7:25 PM13h 37m
June5:39 AM7:42 PM14h 03m
July5:50 AM7:42 PM13h 52m
August6:10 AM7:19 PM13h 09m
September6:29 AM6:40 PM12h 11m
October6:49 AM6:01 PM11h 12m
November6:15 AM4:36 PM10h 21m
December6:38 AM4:34 PM9h 57m

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