Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated

Planting zone for Blairsville, GA

Blairsville, GA is in USDA zones 7a to 7b across its 2 ZIP codes. The median last spring frost is April 26 and the first fall frost October 19.

Blairsville on the zone map

Outlined: its 1 ZIP code areas · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zones7a–7b0 to 10 °F
ZIP codes2
Last frostApr 26
First frostOct 19
Growing season176 days

7a 1 ZIP   7b 1 ZIP

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Blairsville, GA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 26median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 11only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 19median — 10% chance by Oct 7
Growing season176 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 12 and returns around October 28.

From the NOAA station Blairsville Exp Stn, GA, elevation 1,949 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in Blairsville

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Apr 5
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 5 – Apr 19
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 1 – Mar 15
TomatoesTransplant · May 3 – May 17
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 10 – May 24
BeansSow outdoors · May 3 – May 17
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 3 – May 17
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 3 – May 17
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 24 – Sep 7
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 5 – Nov 9
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 26) and first fall frost (Oct 19) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 30514 came on Feb 21 — 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 26).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Native plants for zone 7a in Georgia

532 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Georgia, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 82

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican chestnut115 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °FAtlantic white cedar50 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −36 °F

Shrubs 122

Allegheny serviceberry35 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Faloe yucca15 ft · blooms early summer · medium shade tolerance · to −1 °Falternateleaf dogwood25 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °FAmerican beautyberry6 ft · blooms early summer · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican holly40 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −20 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 161

American bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican lotus3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −36 °FAmerican pokeweed7 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican spongeplant0.5 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −24 °FAmerican water horehound1.8 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Grasses 142

American cupscale3 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −18 °Fautumn bluegrass1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fbeaked spikerush3 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °Fbig bluestem6 ft · blooms summer · high shade tolerance · to −46 °Fbig cordgrass8 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −3 °F

Vines 13

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican wisteria50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fcatbird grape30 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −13 °Fcupseed30 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °F

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Blairsville, GA.

Soil in Blairsville, GA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 30514 is Evard — fine sandy loam, well drained. Much of the area is built over (urban land); this is the natural soil underneath.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter3%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Urban land-Evard-Clifton complex, 10 to 35 percent slopes.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 30514; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Blairsville, GA

Summer high85 °Faverage high, July
Winter low25 °Faverage low, January
Hot days8days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights104nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,577base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 30 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 49 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation60.3 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall3 inper year; 1 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 49 °F, low 25 °F 49°25° JanFebruary: average high 53 °F, low 28 °F 53°28° FebMarch: average high 60 °F, low 34 °F 60°34° MarApril: average high 69 °F, low 41 °F 69°41° AprMay: average high 76 °F, low 50 °F 76°50° MayJune: average high 82 °F, low 59 °F 82°59° JunJuly: average high 85 °F, low 62 °F 85°62° JulAugust: average high 84 °F, low 61 °F 84°61° AugSeptember: average high 80 °F, low 55 °F 80°55° SepOctober: average high 70 °F, low 43 °F 70°43° OctNovember: average high 61 °F, low 33 °F 61°33° NovDecember: average high 53 °F, low 29 °F 53°29° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 5.85 in precipitation, 0.5 in snowfall 5.8❄1 JanFebruary: 4.76 in precipitation, 0.4 in snowfall 4.8 FebMarch: 5.56 in precipitation, 1 in snowfall 5.6❄1 MarApril: 5.15 in precipitation 5.2 AprMay: 4.49 in precipitation 4.5 MayJune: 5.57 in precipitation 5.6 JunJuly: 4.88 in precipitation 4.9 JulAugust: 5.27 in precipitation 5.3 AugSeptember: 4.42 in precipitation 4.4 SepOctober: 4.21 in precipitation 4.2 OctNovember: 4.68 in precipitation 4.7 NovDecember: 5.46 in precipitation, 1.2 in snowfall 5.5❄1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Blairsville Exp Stn, GA (2 mi away); precipitation: Blairsville Exp Stn, GA (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

ZIP codes in Blairsville

305127b
5 to 10 °F
305147a
0 to 5 °F

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Questions about Blairsville

What planting zone is Blairsville, GA?

Blairsville, GA is in USDA hardiness zones 7a to 7b on the 2023 map (7a: 0 to 5 °F; 7b: 5 to 10 °F).

When is the last frost in Blairsville, GA?

The median last spring frost is April 26 and the median first fall frost is October 19 (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Blairsville Exp Stn station).

When can I plant a garden in Blairsville, GA?

Cool-season crops like peas and spinach go in around Mar 15 – Apr 5; tomatoes, peppers, beans and squash after about May 3, once frost risk has passed.

What kind of onions grow in Blairsville, GA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day is 14 h 30 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

How much rain and snow does Blairsville, GA get?

About 60.3 inches of precipitation a year and 3 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).