Frost Dates for Sapelo Is, GA

Elevation: 3 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. February 20
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. December 19

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 2
First Fall Frost December 5

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 3
First Fall Hard Freeze January 3
31.40°N, 81.28°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

303 Days February 20 to December 19

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
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January62°52°43°
February64°55°45°
March70°61°51°
April77°67°58°
May83°75°66°
June89°80°72°
July91°83°75°
August90°82°74°
September86°79°71°
October79°70°62°
November71°61°52°
December64°55°46°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January5.4
February4.7
March6.8
April6.6
May6.5
June7.3
July8.3
August8.4
September6.7
October5.7
November4.2
December4.7

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 14h 03m · Shortest: 9h 57m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Eastern Time (ET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:29 AM5:39 PM10h 10m
February7:13 AM6:07 PM10h 54m
March7:42 AM7:28 PM11h 46m
April7:02 AM7:49 PM12h 46m
May6:33 AM8:09 PM13h 36m
June6:24 AM8:26 PM14h 02m
July6:35 AM8:26 PM13h 51m
August6:55 AM8:04 PM13h 09m
September7:14 AM7:25 PM12h 11m
October7:34 AM6:47 PM11h 13m
November6:59 AM5:21 PM10h 22m
December7:22 AM5:20 PM9h 58m

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