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

Planting zone for 30205 — Brooks, GA

ZIP code 30205 (Brooks, Fayette County) is in USDA zone 8a: the coldest winter night averages 10 to 15 °F. The median last spring frost is March 26 and the first fall frost November 6.

Where ZIP 30205 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 frostMar 26
First frostNov 6
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 Brooks, GA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 26median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 13only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 6median — 10% chance by Oct 25
Growing season226 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 9 and returns around November 20.

From the NOAA station Atlanta, GA — 9 miles away, elevation 860 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 30205

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 12 – Mar 5
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 15 – Jan 29
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 5 – Mar 19
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 2 – Apr 16
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 15 – Jan 29
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 9 – Apr 23
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 11 – Sep 25
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 23 – Nov 27
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 26) and first fall frost (Nov 6) 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 30205 came on Feb 15 — 6 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 9).

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).

Soil in Brooks, GA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 30205 is Cecil — sandy loam, well drained.

TextureSandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.5moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Cecil sandy 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 30205; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Brooks, GA

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July
Winter low34 °Faverage low, January
Hot days51days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights65nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,434base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 21 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 57 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation55.7 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 56 °F, low 34 °F 56°34° JanFebruary: average high 60 °F, low 37 °F 60°37° FebMarch: average high 68 °F, low 43 °F 68°43° MarApril: average high 75 °F, low 49 °F 75°49° AprMay: average high 83 °F, low 58 °F 83°58° MayJune: average high 88 °F, low 67 °F 88°67° JunJuly: average high 91 °F, low 71 °F 91°71° JulAugust: average high 90 °F, low 70 °F 90°70° AugSeptember: average high 85 °F, low 63 °F 85°63° SepOctober: average high 76 °F, low 51 °F 76°51° OctNovember: average high 66 °F, low 41 °F 66°41° NovDecember: average high 58 °F, low 36 °F 58°36° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 5.15 in precipitation 5.2 JanFebruary: 5.32 in precipitation 5.3 FebMarch: 5.00 in precipitation 5.0 MarApril: 4.37 in precipitation 4.4 AprMay: 3.57 in precipitation 3.6 MayJune: 4.54 in precipitation 4.5 JunJuly: 5.65 in precipitation 5.7 JulAugust: 4.46 in precipitation 4.5 AugSeptember: 4.45 in precipitation 4.5 SepOctober: 3.52 in precipitation 3.5 OctNovember: 4.08 in precipitation 4.1 NovDecember: 5.60 in precipitation 5.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Atlanta, GA (9 mi away); precipitation: Senoia 0.9 Ene, GA (5 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

302298a
Haralson, GA · 6 mi
302768a
Senoia, GA · 6 mi
302928a
Williamson, GA · 8 mi
302158a
Fayetteville, GA · 9 mi
302898a
Turin, GA · 10 mi
302668b
Orchard Hill, GA · 10 mi
302698a
Peachtree City, GA · 10 mi
302128b
Experiment, GA · 11 mi

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Questions about 30205

What planting zone is ZIP code 30205?

ZIP code 30205 (Brooks, 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 Brooks, GA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 30205 is March 26; after April 13 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Atlanta station.

When is the first frost in Brooks, GA?

The median first fall frost near 30205 is November 6, giving a median frost-free growing season of 226 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 30205?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 29 – Feb 12 and set transplants outside around Apr 2 – Apr 16, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 30205 get?

About 55.7 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Senoia 0.9 Ene station).

How hot do summers get in Brooks, GA?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 51 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 30205 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Cecil at the center of ZIP 30205: sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Brooks, GA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 30205 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 Brooks, GA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 30205 is 14 h 21 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.