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

Planting zone for 30514 — Blairsville, GA

ZIP code 30514 (Blairsville, Union County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 26 and the first fall frost October 19.

Where ZIP 30514 is

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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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F

Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C

Last frostApr 26

First frostOct 19

2012 zone7a

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 7a means →

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 — 2 miles away, 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 30514

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).

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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 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.

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

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

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.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

305127b

Blairsville, GA · 1 mi

305827b

Young Harris, GA · 6 mi

289097b

Warne, NC · 9 mi

289027b

Brasstown, NC · 10 mi

Hiawassee, GA · 14 mi

305607b

Morganton, GA · 14 mi

All 2 ZIP codes in Blairsville → · Georgia planting zones →

Questions about 30514

What planting zone is ZIP code 30514?

ZIP code 30514 (Blairsville, GA) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Blairsville, GA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 30514 is April 26; after May 11 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Blairsville Exp Stn station.

When is the first frost in Blairsville, GA?

The median first fall frost near 30514 is October 19, giving a median frost-free growing season of 176 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 30514?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 1 – Mar 15 and set transplants outside around May 3 – May 17, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 30514 get?

About 60.3 inches of precipitation a year and 3 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Blairsville Exp Stn station).

How hot do summers get in Blairsville, GA?

The average high peaks at 85 °F in July, with about 8 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 30514 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Evard at the center of ZIP 30514: fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Blairsville, GA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 30514 came on Feb 21 in 2026, 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 26), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Blairsville, GA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 30514 is 14 h 30 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.