When to plant in Clarkston, GA
USDA Zone 8aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Clarkston, Georgia — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
In zone 8a, Clarkston supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
ATLANTA PEACHTREE 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 Clarkston’s own odds, recorded at ATLANTA PEACHTREE 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 12 |
| 32°F | Apr 12 | Mar 25 | Mar 5 | Oct 26 | Nov 9 | Nov 27 |
| 28°F | Mar 31 | Mar 12 | Feb 18 | Nov 4 | Nov 22 | 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 Clarkston, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 28 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.
Clarkston planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Clarkston, GA?
On average, the last spring frost in Clarkston is around March 25 (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 Clarkston, GA?
Expect Clarkston's first fall frost near November 9 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Clarkston in?
Clarkston is in USDA hardiness zone 8a. In zone 8a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Clarkston?
Clarkston has about 229 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (March 25) and first fall frost (November 9).
When should I plant tomatoes in Clarkston?
For Clarkston, sow tomatoes indoors about January 28–February 11 and move the seedlings out around April 1, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Scottdale · 3 km
- North Decatur · 4 km
- Tucker · 5 km
- Decatur · 7 km
- Belvedere Park · 7 km
- North Druid Hills · 8 km
- Chamblee · 9 km
- Candler-McAfee · 10 km
Frost dates recorded at ATLANTA PEACHTREE 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 Clarkston, GA — Frost Dates & Zone 8a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00053863. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/georgia/clarkston.