When to plant in Macon-Bibb County, GA
USDA Zone 8bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Macon-Bibb County, Georgia — all computed from Macon-Bibb County's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 8b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Macon-Bibb County, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
MACON MIDDLE GA RGNL 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 Macon-Bibb County’s own odds, recorded at MACON MIDDLE GA RGNL AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 19 | Apr 3 | Mar 17 | Oct 20 | Nov 1 | Nov 13 |
| 32°F | Apr 7 | Mar 21 | Feb 28 | Oct 29 | Nov 10 | Nov 29 |
| 28°F | Mar 24 | Mar 3 | Feb 5 | Nov 6 | Nov 24 | Dec 21 |
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 Macon-Bibb County, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 43 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.
Macon-Bibb County planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Macon-Bibb County, GA?
On average, the last spring frost in Macon-Bibb County is around March 21 (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 Macon-Bibb County, GA?
In Macon-Bibb County, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around November 10 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Macon-Bibb County in?
Macon-Bibb County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. In zone 8b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Macon-Bibb County?
There are roughly 234 frost-free days in Macon-Bibb County (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 21 to the first fall frost near November 10.
When should I plant tomatoes in Macon-Bibb County?
In Macon-Bibb County, start tomato seeds indoors around January 24–February 7, then transplant seedlings outdoors around March 28 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Warner Robins · 24 km
- Perry · 37 km
- Milledgeville · 52 km
- Locust Grove · 70 km
- Griffin · 72 km
- Dublin · 78 km
- McDonough · 82 km
- Covington · 90 km
Frost dates recorded at MACON MIDDLE GA RGNL AP, 14 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 Macon-Bibb County, GA — Frost Dates & Zone 8b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00003813. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/georgia/macon-bibb-county.