Frost Dates for Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Coordinates: 33.749, -84.388

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America typically occurs around Mar 26, and the first autumn air frost around Oct 13. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 201 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -15 to -12.2°C (5 to 10°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is January, with an average low of 2°C (36°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32°C (90°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Mar 26 (last spring) to Oct 13 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Mar 10 (last spring) to Oct 23 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Feb 11 (last spring) to Nov 24 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 7b

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Unlikely (Safest)

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Mar 26 to Oct 13, which provides approximately 200 frost free days.

For the less tender plants, or if you are planning to protect your plants with fleece etc, your growing season could stretch from Mar 10 to Oct 23, which provides a total of 227 days for growing.

Jan
Feb
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Dec
  • Hard Ground Frost possible
  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostOct 13Mar 26
Light Ground FrostOct 23Mar 10
Hard Ground FrostNov 24Feb 11

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