Last frost date in Rome, Georgia
April 1
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 13; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 19.
November 3
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 22.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Rome (USC00097600), 2.3 miles from Rome, elevation 685 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 13 | Apr 1 | Apr 19 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 22 | Nov 3 | Nov 18 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 217
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 13 | Oct 25 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 1 | Nov 3 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 18 | Nov 14 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 66
What to plant now in Rome
- 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 March 30 Rome: April 1
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Rome: November 3
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
- Cedartown 17 mi · last frost Mar 30
- Calhoun 22 mi · last frost Mar 29
- Cartersville 23 mi · last frost Apr 11
- Kennesaw 36 mi · last frost Apr 2
- Dalton 37 mi · last frost Apr 2
Updated