When is the last frost in Valdosta, GA?

The average last spring frost (50% probability of 32°F) in Valdosta is around March 10, based on NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 normals at the Valdosta Rgnl Ap, GA station (3.4 mi away). Half of years it falls outside that date, so wait 1–2 weeks past it before setting out frost-tender plants.

When is the first fall frost in Valdosta?

The average first fall frost in Valdosta, GA is around November 21, giving roughly a 259-day frost-free growing season.

What planting zone is Valdosta, GA?

Valdosta is in USDA plant hardiness zone 9a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 20 to 25°F), from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

What is the weather like in Valdosta?

In Valdosta, GA the warmest month is July (avg high 92.1°F) and the coldest is January (avg low 38.6°F). It averages about 48.4″ of precipitation a year.

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Valdosta, GA Planting Calendar & Frost Dates

USDA hardiness zone 9a · ZIP 31601 · elevation 60′ · NOAA & USDA data

Valdosta is in USDA hardiness zone 9a (winters can dip to 20 to 25°F), with a growing season of about 259 days between the average last spring frost (March 10) and first fall frost (November 21). The warmest month is July (avg high 92.1°F); the coldest is January (avg low 38.6°F). It averages 48.4″ of precipitation a year. Start cool-season crops several weeks before the last frost; wait until after it for tomatoes, peppers and other tender crops.

Hardiness zone

min temp 20 to 25°F

Last spring frost

March 10

avg (50% prob, 32°F)

First fall frost

November 21

avg (50% prob, 32°F)

Growing season

259 days

frost-free window

Warmest month

July

avg high 92.1°F

Month-by-month typical weather in Valdosta

Average conditions from the NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals at Valdosta Rgnl Ap, GA (3.4 mi away). Temperatures °F, precipitation & snow in inches.

Month	Avg high	Avg low	Mean	Precip (in)	Snow (in)
January	62.8	38.6	50.7	3.8	–
February	67	42.2	54.6	3.3	–
March	72.9	47.2	60.1	3.7	–
April	79.6	52.8	66.2	3.7	–
May	86.4	60.3	73.4	2.8	–
June	90.1	67.9	79	7.1	–
July	92.1	70.1	81.1	5.3	–
August	91.5	71	81.2	5.1	–
September	87.8	66.5	77.2	4.2	–
October	80.5	56.8	68.6	3.7	–
November	71.4	46.6	59	2.5	–
December	65	41.3	53.2	3.1	–

What to plant when in Valdosta

Crop	Season	What to do & when
Tomatoes	warm	Start seeds indoors: January 27 · Transplant out: March 17
Peppers	warm	Start seeds indoors: January 13 · Transplant out: March 24
Cucumbers	warm	Direct sow: March 17
Zucchini / squash	warm	Direct sow: March 17
Bush beans	warm	Direct sow: March 17
Sweet corn	warm	Direct sow: March 17
Basil	warm	Transplant out: March 17
Peas	cool	Sow (spring): February 3 · Sow (fall): September 26
Spinach	cool	Sow (spring): January 27 · Sow (fall): September 26
Lettuce	cool	Sow (spring): February 10 · Sow (fall): September 26
Kale	cool	Transplant (spring): February 17 · Sow (fall): September 12
Broccoli	cool	Transplant (spring): February 24
Carrots	cool	Sow (spring): February 17 · Sow (fall): September 12
Onions	cool	Transplant (spring): February 10
Potatoes	cool	Plant seed potatoes: February 24
Radishes	cool	Sow (spring): February 10 · Sow (fall): October 10

Dates are computed from Valdosta's average frost dates using standard cool-/warm-season timing. They're a starting point — a cold spring, a warm microclimate, or a fast-maturing variety can shift them by a week or two.

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Sources & method. Hardiness zone: 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University). Frost dates & growing season: NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station with published freeze normals — Valdosta Rgnl Ap, GA, 3.4 mi (confidence: high). Monthly weather normals: Valdosta Rgnl Ap, GA, 3.4 mi (confidence: high). ZIP centroid from U.S. Census 2023 ZCTA data. Frost dates are the 50%-probability date — half of years frost occurs outside the stated date. Nothing here is invented; where the nearest station is far, we say so. Last updated 2026-07-22.