Last frost date in Sandy Springs, Georgia
March 25
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 5; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 12.
November 9
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 26.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Atlanta Peachtree AP (USW00053863), 5.5 miles from Sandy Springs, elevation 1,002 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Alpharetta, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Clarkston, Decatur, Doraville, Duluth, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, Lilburn, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Roswell and Tucker, so their frost dates are the same as Sandy Springs's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 5 | Mar 25 | Apr 12 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 26 | Nov 9 | Nov 27 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 228
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 7 | Oct 29 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 25 | Nov 9 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 12 | Nov 22 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 49
What to plant now in Sandy Springs
- 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 Sandy Springs: March 25
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Sandy Springs: November 9
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
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