Frost Dates for McCaysville, GA

Based on data from Murphy 4ese weather station, 24 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. April 22
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. October 20
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 30
First Fall Frost October 15

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 9
First Fall Hard Freeze October 30
34.99°N, -84.37°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

181 Days April 22 to October 20

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 7b

Avg. annual minimum: 5 to 10°F (−15 to −12°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

20° 40° 60° 80°
38°
High: 50°F
Avg: 38°F
Low: 25°F
Jan
41°
High: 54°F
Avg: 41°F
Low: 28°F
Feb
48°
High: 62°F
Avg: 48°F
Low: 34°F
Mar
56°
High: 71°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 41°F
Apr
64°
High: 78°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 51°F
May
71°
High: 84°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 59°F
Jun
75°
High: 87°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 63°F
Jul
74°
High: 86°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 62°F
Aug
69°
High: 81°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 56°F
Sep
58°
High: 72°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 43°F
Oct
47°
High: 61°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 33°F
Nov
41°
High: 53°F
Avg: 41°F
Low: 28°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 9.4"
8.8"
8.75"
Jan
7.5"
7.49"
Feb
8.7"
8.69"
Mar
8.9"
8.95"
Apr
8.2"
8.15"
May
7.6"
7.63"
Jun
7.7"
7.70"
Jul
7.1"
7.06"
Aug
7.6"
7.60"
Sep
7.1"
7.10"
Oct
7.5"
7.50"
Nov
9.4"
9.36"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:03 AM – 4:57 PM · 9h 53m
Feb: 6:38 AM – 5:22 PM · 10h 44m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 44m
Apr: 5:33 AM – 6:27 PM · 12h 53m
May: 5:05 AM – 6:55 PM · 13h 51m
Jun: 4:50 AM – 7:10 PM · 14h 21m
Jul: 4:56 AM – 7:04 PM · 14h 09m
Aug: 5:20 AM – 6:40 PM · 13h 19m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 12m
Oct: 6:27 AM – 5:33 PM · 11h 05m
Nov: 6:56 AM – 5:04 PM · 10h 07m
Dec: 7:11 AM – 4:49 PM · 9h 39m
Daylight Longest: 14h 22m · Shortest: 9h 38m

Nearby Stations

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