Last frost date in Savannah, GA
In Savannah, the last spring frost comes around March 2 in an average year. Wait until March 25 if you want 90% odds of no more frost. The first fall frost usually arrives about November 30, which leaves 270 frost-free days. An early freeze before November 11 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- Mar 25
- Average first frost
- Nov 30
- Frost-free season
- 270 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Feb 13
No frost in the next 7 nights
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:57 UTC
- ThuOct 2250°
- FriOct 2352°
- SatOct 2454°
- SunOct 2554°
- MonOct 2652°
- TueOct 2754°
- WedOct 2855°
Planting calendar for Savannah
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across Georgia.
TomatoesMar 9–Mar 23
PumpkinsMar 16–Mar 30
SunflowersMar 2–Mar 23
CucumbersMar 16–Mar 23
CornMar 9–Mar 23
Sweet potatoesMar 23–Apr 6
WatermelonMar 16–Mar 30
Green beansMar 9–Mar 30
ZucchiniMar 9–Mar 23
OkraMar 23–Apr 6
PeppersMar 16–Mar 30
BasilMar 9–Mar 23
Butternut squashMar 9–Mar 23
CantaloupeMar 16–Mar 30
EggplantMar 16–Mar 30
PotatoesFeb 2–Feb 16
OnionsJan 19–Feb 9
CarrotsFeb 9–Mar 16
LettuceFeb 16–Mar 9
BroccoliFeb 2–Feb 16
BeetsFeb 2–Mar 16
PeasJan 19–Feb 2
CabbageFeb 2–Feb 16
RadishesJan 26–Mar 9
Brussels sproutsFeb 16–Mar 2
SpinachJan 19–Feb 9
CilantroFeb 16–Mar 9
KaleFeb 2–Feb 16
Collard greensFeb 2–Feb 16
TurnipsFeb 2–Feb 16
DillMar 2–Mar 16
CeleryMar 9–Mar 16
CauliflowerFeb 16–Mar 2
LeeksFeb 16–Mar 2
Swiss chardFeb 16–Mar 16
ParsleyFeb 16–Mar 9
Tulip bulbsNov 16–Dec 15
GarlicOct 15–Nov 30
Daffodil bulbsOct 15–Nov 30
StrawberriesFeb 2–Feb 16
AsparagusFeb 2–Feb 16Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Feb 4 | Mar 2 | Mar 25 | Nov 11 | Nov 30 | Dec 28 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Jan 15 | Feb 13 | Mar 13 | Nov 24 | Dec 22 | Jan 17 |
Read the spring 10% column as the date after which only one year in ten still gets frost. That is the safer date for tomatoes, peppers and basil.
Where these numbers come from
NOAA station Savannah International Airport (USW00003822) sits 8.2 miles from the center of Savannah at 46 feet. Its averages cover 1991 to 2020. Low spots, valleys and open fields can keep getting frost a week or two after the station stops; city centers and lakeshores usually get less of it.
Questions
When is the last frost in Savannah, GA?
The average last frost date in Savannah is March 2, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after March 25.
When is the first frost in Savannah?
The first frost in fall usually comes around November 30. One year in ten it arrives before November 11.
How long is the growing season in Savannah?
About 270 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in Savannah?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from March 9 to March 23. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.
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- Richmond HillMar 2
- HinesvilleMar 5
- StatesboroMar 7
- KingslandMar 14
- St. MarysFeb 19
- AugustaMar 23
- MartinezFeb 27
- EvansMar 15
- ValdostaMar 5
- Warner RobinsMar 11
- PerryMar 11