Last frost date in Gainesville, Georgia
March 20
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 1; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 6.
November 14
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 31.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Gainesville Gilmer AP (USW00053838), 1.3 miles from Gainesville, elevation 1,275 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Braselton and Flowery Branch, so their frost dates are the same as Gainesville's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 1 | Mar 20 | Apr 6 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 31 | Nov 14 | Dec 4 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 239
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Nov 3 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 20 | Nov 14 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 7 | Nov 30 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 42
What to plant now in Gainesville
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 20 Gainesville: March 20
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Gainesville: November 14
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Georgia
- Jefferson 17 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Lawrenceville 25 mi · last frost Apr 3
- Milton 29 mi · last frost Apr 4
- Athens 35 mi · last frost Mar 23
- Sandy Springs 40 mi · last frost Mar 25
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