When to plant in Atlanta, GA
USDA Zone 8aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Atlanta, Georgia — all computed from Atlanta's nearest NOAA weather station.
In zone 8a, Atlanta supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
ATLANTA FULTON CO AP · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Atlanta’s own odds, recorded at ATLANTA FULTON CO AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 22 | Apr 7 | Mar 21 | Oct 17 | Oct 29 | Nov 11 |
| 32°F | Apr 10 | Mar 24 | Mar 2 | Oct 27 | Nov 8 | Nov 26 |
| 28°F | Mar 27 | Mar 9 | Feb 15 | Nov 4 | Nov 20 | Dec 14 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Atlanta, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 17 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Atlanta planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Atlanta, GA?
On average, the last spring frost in Atlanta is around March 24 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Atlanta, GA?
The first fall frost in Atlanta typically arrives around November 8 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Atlanta in?
Atlanta is in USDA hardiness zone 8a. In zone 8a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Atlanta?
Atlanta has about 229 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (March 24) and first fall frost (November 8).
When should I plant tomatoes in Atlanta?
For Atlanta, sow tomatoes indoors about January 27–February 10 and move the seedlings out around March 31, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- North Druid Hills · 11 km
- East Point · 11 km
- Vinings · 11 km
- Decatur · 12 km
- North Decatur · 13 km
- Brookhaven · 14 km
- College Park · 14 km
- Smyrna · 14 km
Frost dates recorded at ATLANTA FULTON CO AP, 9 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Atlanta, GA — Frost Dates & Zone 8a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00003888. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/georgia/atlanta.