Last frost date in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
April 6
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 20; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 23.
October 30
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 17.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Chickamauga Pk Larc (USC00091908), 1.6 miles from Fort Oglethorpe, elevation 782 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 20 | Apr 6 | Apr 23 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 17 | Oct 30 | Nov 11 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 205
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 19 | Oct 21 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 6 | Oct 30 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 27 | Nov 6 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 84
What to plant now in Fort Oglethorpe
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Fort Oglethorpe: April 6
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Fort Oglethorpe: October 30
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
- Dalton 19 mi · last frost Apr 2
- Calhoun 35 mi · last frost Mar 29
- Rome 46 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Cartersville 59 mi · last frost Apr 11
- Cedartown 63 mi · last frost Mar 30
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