When to plant in Stonecrest, GA
USDA Zone 8aStonecrest, Georgia frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
Stonecrest's nearest full-normals station sits about 25 km out, so treat these as a close estimate — local microclimate can nudge your first and last frost. Zone 8a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Stonecrest, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
The average last spring frost in Stonecrest is now 5 days earlier than in the 1981–2010 normals. See how frost dates are shifting nationwide →
Frost probability
MCDONOUGH 5 ENE · 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 Stonecrest’s own odds, recorded at MCDONOUGH 5 ENE.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 28 | Apr 11 | Mar 25 | Oct 16 | Oct 27 | Nov 10 |
| 32°F | Apr 16 | Mar 31 | Mar 8 | Oct 24 | Nov 6 | Nov 24 |
| 28°F | Apr 4 | Mar 16 | Feb 20 | Nov 1 | Nov 17 | Dec 7 |
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 Stonecrest, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 26 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.
Stonecrest planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Stonecrest, GA?
On average, the last spring frost in Stonecrest is around March 31 (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 Stonecrest, GA?
Expect Stonecrest's first fall frost near November 6 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Stonecrest in?
Stonecrest is in USDA hardiness zone 8a. In zone 8a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Stonecrest?
There are roughly 220 frost-free days in Stonecrest (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 31 to the first fall frost near November 6.
When should I plant tomatoes in Stonecrest?
In Stonecrest, start tomato seeds indoors around February 3–February 17, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 7 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Redan · 7 km
- Candler-McAfee · 13 km
- Belvedere Park · 13 km
- Conyers · 15 km
- Scottdale · 17 km
- Decatur · 17 km
- Clarkston · 17 km
- Mountain Park · 18 km
Frost dates recorded at MCDONOUGH 5 ENE, 25 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 Stonecrest, GA — Frost Dates & Zone 8a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00095666. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/georgia/stonecrest.