Frost Dates for Swainsboro, GA

Based on data from Kite weather station, 14 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 21
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 8
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 30
First Fall Frost November 3

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 8
First Fall Hard Freeze November 22
32.60°N, -82.33°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

232 Days March 21 to November 8

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F (−9 to −7°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°
46°
High: 58°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 35°F
Jan
49°
High: 62°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 37°F
Feb
56°
High: 69°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 43°F
Mar
63°
High: 77°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 49°F
Apr
71°
High: 84°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 58°F
May
79°
High: 90°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 67°F
Jun
81°
High: 93°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 70°F
Jul
80°
High: 91°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 69°F
Aug
75°
High: 87°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 63°F
Sep
65°
High: 78°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 52°F
Oct
55°
High: 68°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 41°F
Nov
48°
High: 60°F
Avg: 48°F
Low: 36°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 9.4"
9.4"
9.40"
Jan
8.8"
8.82"
Feb
8.9"
8.87"
Mar
7.5"
7.51"
Apr
8.3"
8.34"
May
7.5"
7.53"
Jun
8.1"
8.09"
Jul
9.1"
9.09"
Aug
7.3"
7.26"
Sep
6.0"
6.03"
Oct
7.2"
7.17"
Nov
9.0"
8.96"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h12h13h13.5h14h14h13h12h11h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:58 AM – 5:02 PM · 10h 04m
Feb: 6:35 AM – 5:25 PM · 10h 50m
Mar: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Apr: 5:36 AM – 6:24 PM · 12h 49m
May: 5:10 AM – 6:50 PM · 13h 41m
Jun: 4:56 AM – 7:04 PM · 14h 09m
Jul: 5:01 AM – 6:59 PM · 13h 57m
Aug: 5:24 AM – 6:36 PM · 13h 13m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 11m
Oct: 6:25 AM – 5:35 PM · 11h 10m
Nov: 6:52 AM – 5:08 PM · 10h 17m
Dec: 7:04 AM – 4:56 PM · 9h 51m
Daylight Longest: 14h 09m · Shortest: 9h 51m

Nearby Stations

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