Frost Dates for Jefferson, GA

Based on data from Commerce 4 Nnw weather station, 11 miles away

Elevation: 745 ft

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 31
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 6
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 April 4
First Fall Frost October 31

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 16
First Fall Hard Freeze November 19
34.12°N, -83.57°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

220 Days March 31 to November 6

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F (−12 to −9°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°
42°
High: 53°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 31°F
Jan
45°
High: 56°F
Avg: 45°F
Low: 34°F
Feb
52°
High: 65°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 40°F
Mar
60°
High: 73°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 47°F
Apr
68°
High: 80°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 57°F
May
76°
High: 86°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 65°F
Jun
79°
High: 89°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 69°F
Jul
78°
High: 88°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 68°F
Aug
72°
High: 83°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 62°F
Sep
61°
High: 73°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 49°F
Oct
51°
High: 64°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 39°F
Nov
44°
High: 55°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 33°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 9.1"
7.5"
7.54"
Jan
8.4"
8.36"
Feb
9.1"
9.13"
Mar
8.3"
8.28"
Apr
7.9"
7.91"
May
7.6"
7.63"
Jun
7.5"
7.52"
Jul
7.7"
7.69"
Aug
8.7"
8.68"
Sep
8.5"
8.46"
Oct
8.1"
8.11"
Nov
7.8"
7.79"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:45 AM – 5:42 PM · 9h 57m
Feb: 7:26 AM – 6:11 PM · 10h 46m
Mar: 7:51 AM – 7:36 PM · 11h 45m
Apr: 7:08 AM – 8:00 PM · 12h 52m
May: 6:37 AM – 8:24 PM · 13h 47m
Jun: 6:26 AM – 8:42 PM · 14h 17m
Jul: 6:37 AM – 8:42 PM · 14h 05m
Aug: 6:60 AM – 8:17 PM · 13h 17m
Sep: 7:22 AM – 7:35 PM · 12h 12m
Oct: 7:46 AM – 6:53 PM · 11h 07m
Nov: 7:14 AM – 5:24 PM · 10h 11m
Dec: 7:38 AM – 5:21 PM · 9h 43m
Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 14h 17m · Shortest: 9h 43m

Nearby Stations

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