When to plant in Kingsland, GA
USDA Zone 9aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Kingsland, Georgia — all computed from Kingsland's nearest NOAA weather station.
A generous ~256-day season lets Kingsland gardeners direct-sow more and still ripen long-maturity crops like melons and winter squash. Zone 9a is warm enough that Kingsland can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
Frost probability
WOODBINE · 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 Kingsland’s own odds, recorded at WOODBINE.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 18 | Mar 30 | Mar 5 | Oct 28 | Nov 13 | Dec 2 |
| 32°F | Apr 6 | Mar 14 | Feb 17 | Nov 5 | Nov 25 | Dec 20 |
| 28°F | Mar 22 | Feb 21 | Jan 27 | Nov 20 | Dec 12 | Jan 13 |
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 Kingsland, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 34 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.
Kingsland planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Kingsland, GA?
Plan for the last spring frost in Kingsland around March 14 (the date it has a 50% chance of a 32°F freeze). Anything frost-sensitive should go out after it.
When is the first fall frost in Kingsland, GA?
The first fall frost in Kingsland typically arrives around November 25 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Kingsland in?
Kingsland is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. In zone 9a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Kingsland?
There are roughly 256 frost-free days in Kingsland (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 14 to the first fall frost near November 25.
When should I plant tomatoes in Kingsland?
In Kingsland, start tomato seeds indoors around January 17–January 31, then transplant seedlings outdoors around March 21 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- St. Marys · 23 km
- Yulee · 32 km
- Fernandina Beach · 39 km
- Brunswick · 45 km
- St. Simons · 54 km
- Jacksonville · 58 km
- Waycross · 68 km
- Atlantic Beach · 68 km
Frost dates recorded at WOODBINE, 15 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 Kingsland, GA — Frost Dates & Zone 9a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00099502. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/georgia/kingsland.