When to plant in Douglas, GA
USDA Zone 9aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Douglas, Georgia — all computed from Douglas's nearest NOAA weather station.
With about 266 frost-free days, Douglas supports back-to-back plantings; stagger sowings every few weeks to keep beds productive spring through fall. In zone 9a, frost is a minor factor for Douglas — most perennials thrive, and annual vegetables can go out early and stay late.
Frost probability
DOUGLAS · 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 Douglas’s own odds, recorded at DOUGLAS.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 4 | Mar 19 | Feb 28 | Oct 30 | Nov 12 | Dec 1 |
| 32°F | Mar 24 | Mar 5 | Feb 8 | Nov 6 | Nov 26 | Dec 23 |
| 28°F | Mar 12 | Feb 15 | Jan 14 | Nov 20 | Dec 14 | Jan 17 |
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 Douglas, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 33 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.
Douglas planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Douglas, GA?
On average, the last spring frost in Douglas is around March 5 (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 Douglas, GA?
The first fall frost in Douglas typically arrives around November 26 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Douglas in?
Douglas is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. In zone 9a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Douglas?
Douglas has about 266 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (March 5) and first fall frost (November 26).
When should I plant tomatoes in Douglas?
For Douglas, sow tomatoes indoors about January 8–January 22 and move the seedlings out around March 12, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reachFrost dates recorded at DOUGLAS, 4 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 Douglas, GA — Frost Dates & Zone 9a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00092783. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/georgia/douglas.