Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 30056 — Newborn, GA

ZIP code 30056 (Newborn, Newton County) is in USDA zone 8a: the coldest winter night averages 10 to 15 °F. The median last spring frost is April 4 and the first fall frost November 1.

Where ZIP 30056 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · 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.

Zone8a10 to 15 °F

Coldest night−12.2 to −9.4 °C

Last frostApr 4

First frostNov 1

2012 zone8a

Same zone as on the 2012 map. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 8a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Newborn, GA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostApril 4median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 20only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 1median — 10% chance by Oct 20

Growing season211 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 24 and returns around November 11.

From the NOAA station Monticello, GA — 11 miles away, elevation 518 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 30056

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 14

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 24 – Feb 7

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 14 – Mar 28

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 24 – Feb 7

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 18 – May 2

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 6 – Sep 20

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 18 – Nov 22

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 4) and first fall frost (Nov 1) 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 30056 came on Feb 15 — 6 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 9).

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Feb 92026
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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 8a in Georgia

572 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Georgia, and rated by the USDA to survive 10 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 8a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

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 Newborn, GA.

Soil in Newborn, GA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 30056 is Lloyd — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables

pH5.5moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter1.25%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Lloyd loam, 2 to 6 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 30056; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Newborn, GA

Summer high92 °Faverage high, July

Winter low29 °Faverage low, January

Hot days63days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights71nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days5,118base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 22 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 56 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation46.7 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall1 inper year

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Monticello, GA (11 mi away); precipitation: Monticello, GA (11 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

4 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

310858a

Shady Dale, GA · 5 mi

Social Circle, GA · 12 mi

300148b

Covington, GA · 12 mi

306508a

Madison, GA · 13 mi

300158b

Covington, GA · 14 mi

310648b

Monticello, GA · 15 mi

Georgia planting zones →

Questions about 30056

What planting zone is ZIP code 30056?

ZIP code 30056 (Newborn, GA) is in USDA hardiness zone 8a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 10 to 15 °F (−12.2 to −9.4 °C).

When is the last frost in Newborn, GA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 30056 is April 4; after April 20 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Monticello station.

When is the first frost in Newborn, GA?

The median first fall frost near 30056 is November 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 211 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 30056?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 7 – Feb 21 and set transplants outside around Apr 11 – Apr 25, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 30056 get?

About 46.7 inches of precipitation a year and 1 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Monticello station).

How hot do summers get in Newborn, GA?

The average high peaks at 92 °F in July, with about 63 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 30056 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Lloyd at the center of ZIP 30056: loam, well drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Newborn, GA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 30056 came on Feb 15 in 2026, 6 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 9), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Newborn, GA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 30056 is 14 h 22 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.