When to plant in Dalton, GA
USDA Zone 8aDalton, Georgia frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
In zone 8a, Dalton supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
The average last spring frost in Dalton is now 5 days earlier than in the 1981–2010 normals. See how frost dates are shifting nationwide →
Frost probability
DALTON · 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 Dalton’s own odds, recorded at DALTON.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 30 | Apr 16 | Mar 31 | Oct 13 | Oct 26 | Nov 7 |
| 32°F | Apr 21 | Apr 2 | Mar 16 | Oct 22 | Nov 4 | Nov 17 |
| 28°F | Apr 6 | Mar 19 | Feb 28 | Oct 31 | Nov 15 | Dec 2 |
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 Dalton, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 32 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.
Dalton planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Dalton, GA?
On average, the last spring frost in Dalton is around April 2 (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 Dalton, GA?
The first fall frost in Dalton typically arrives around November 4 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Dalton in?
Dalton is in USDA hardiness zone 8a. In zone 8a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Dalton?
Dalton has about 216 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 2) and first fall frost (November 4).
When should I plant tomatoes in Dalton?
For Dalton, sow tomatoes indoors about February 5–February 19 and move the seedlings out around April 9, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Calhoun · 30 km
- Fort Oglethorpe · 31 km
- Collegedale · 32 km
- East Ridge · 35 km
- Chattanooga · 42 km
- Cleveland · 47 km
- Red Bank · 48 km
- Middle Valley · 51 km
Frost dates recorded at DALTON, 8 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 Dalton, GA — Frost Dates & Zone 8a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00092493. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/georgia/dalton.