Frost Dates for Garden City, GA

Based on data from Savannah Intl AP weather station, 3 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 2
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 30
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 12
First Fall Frost November 21

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 13
First Fall Hard Freeze December 22
32.11°N, -81.15°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

273 Days March 2 to November 30

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F (−7 to −4°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

40° 60° 80° 100°
51°
High: 61°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 40°F
Jan
54°
High: 65°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 43°F
Feb
60°
High: 71°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 49°F
Mar
67°
High: 78°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 55°F
Apr
74°
High: 85°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 63°F
May
80°
High: 90°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 71°F
Jun
83°
High: 92°F
Avg: 83°F
Low: 74°F
Jul
82°
High: 91°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 73°F
Aug
78°
High: 86°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 69°F
Sep
69°
High: 79°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 59°F
Oct
59°
High: 70°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 48°F
Nov
53°
High: 64°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 43°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 7.7"
5.5"
5.47"
Jan
4.8"
4.76"
Feb
5.1"
5.14"
Mar
5.7"
5.72"
Apr
7.4"
7.42"
May
7.7"
7.70"
Jun
7.3"
7.34"
Jul
6.8"
6.79"
Aug
6.3"
6.34"
Sep
5.5"
5.47"
Oct
4.6"
4.62"
Nov
5.3"
5.27"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h12h13h13.5h14h14h13h12h11h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:57 AM – 5:03 PM · 10h 07m
Feb: 6:34 AM – 5:26 PM · 10h 52m
Mar: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Apr: 5:36 AM – 6:24 PM · 12h 48m
May: 5:11 AM – 6:49 PM · 13h 39m
Jun: 4:57 AM – 7:03 PM · 14h 06m
Jul: 5:03 AM – 6:57 PM · 13h 55m
Aug: 5:25 AM – 6:35 PM · 13h 11m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 11m
Oct: 6:24 AM – 5:36 PM · 11h 11m
Nov: 6:50 AM – 5:10 PM · 10h 19m
Dec: 7:03 AM – 4:57 PM · 9h 54m
Daylight Longest: 14h 06m · Shortest: 9h 54m

Nearby Stations

Ft Stewart, GA March 5 - November 29 Brooklet 1 W, GA March 7 - November 21 Beaufort Wwtp, SC March 3 - December 9 Beaufort Mcas, SC February 28 - December 3 Glennville 3nw, GA March 9 - November 24 Yemassee 1 N, SC March 23 - November 6

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