Frost Dates for Trenton, GA

Based on data from Chickamauga 2 Sw weather station, 11 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 25
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 9
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 1
First Fall Frost November 3

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 11
First Fall Hard Freeze November 25
34.87°N, -85.51°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

229 Days March 25 to November 9

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: 51°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 33°F
Jan
45°
High: 55°F
Avg: 45°F
Low: 36°F
Feb
53°
High: 64°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 42°F
Mar
61°
High: 73°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 49°F
Apr
69°
High: 80°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 58°F
May
76°
High: 86°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 66°F
Jun
79°
High: 89°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 70°F
Jul
79°
High: 89°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 69°F
Aug
73°
High: 84°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 63°F
Sep
62°
High: 73°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 51°F
Oct
51°
High: 62°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 41°F
Nov
45°
High: 53°F
Avg: 45°F
Low: 36°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 8.5"
7.5"
7.55"
Jan
6.9"
6.92"
Feb
8.5"
8.50"
Mar
7.9"
7.87"
Apr
6.1"
6.06"
May
5.5"
5.55"
Jun
5.2"
5.16"
Jul
5.2"
5.20"
Aug
5.8"
5.84"
Sep
6.1"
6.07"
Oct
7.4"
7.39"
Nov
8.3"
8.33"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:03 AM – 4:57 PM · 9h 54m
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 50m
Jun: 4:50 AM – 7:10 PM · 14h 20m
Jul: 4:56 AM – 7:04 PM · 14h 07m
Aug: 5:21 AM – 6:39 PM · 13h 19m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 12m
Oct: 6:27 AM – 5:33 PM · 11h 06m
Nov: 6:56 AM – 5:04 PM · 10h 08m
Dec: 7:10 AM – 4:50 PM · 9h 40m
Daylight Longest: 14h 21m · Shortest: 9h 39m

Nearby Stations

Chickamauga Pk Larc, GA April 6 - October 30 Lookout Mtn-Point Park, TN March 31 - November 6 Chattanooga Lovell AP, TN March 24 - November 9 Dalton, GAApril 2 - November 4 Valley Head, AL April 8 - October 29 Valley Head 1 Ssw, AL April 7 - October 30

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