Last frost date in Columbus, Georgia
March 21
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by February 28; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 9.
November 11
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 31.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Columbus #2 (USC00092159), 3.7 miles from Columbus, elevation 435 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Feb 28 | Mar 21 | Apr 9 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 31 | Nov 11 | Dec 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 238
| 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 21 | Nov 11 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 6 | Nov 24 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 46
What to plant now in Columbus
- 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 Columbus: March 21
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Columbus: November 11
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
- LaGrange 37 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Americus 49 mi · last frost Mar 20
- Newnan 60 mi · last frost Apr 3
- Griffin 62 mi · last frost Mar 20
- Peachtree City 63 mi · last frost Mar 26
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