Frost dates by location
| Location | Zone | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Frost-free days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 8b | Mar 15 | Nov 20 | 250 |
| Savannah | 9a | Mar 2 | Nov 30 | 273 |
| Columbus | 8b | Mar 20 | Nov 13 | 238 |
| Athens | 8a | Mar 29 | Nov 7 | 223 |
| South Fulton | 8a | Mar 29 | Nov 6 | 222 |
| Sandy Springs | 8a | Mar 25 | Nov 10 | 230 |
| Roswell | 8a | Apr 1 | Nov 5 | 218 |
| Macon | 8b | Mar 20 | Nov 12 | 237 |
| Johns Creek | 8a | Apr 1 | Nov 5 | 218 |
Zones in Georgia
Bottom line: a statewide planting date is a compromise nobody's garden actually
lives at. Georgia's last-frost spread is
30 days wide. Use the location nearest you.
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