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

Planting zone for 30558 — Maysville, GA

ZIP code 30558 (Maysville, Banks County) is in USDA zone 8a: the coldest winter night averages 10 to 15 °F. The median last spring frost is March 31 and the first fall frost November 6.

Where ZIP 30558 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 31
First frostNov 6
2012 zone7b

Was 7b on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. 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 Maysville, GA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 31median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 14only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 6median — 10% chance by Oct 23
Growing season222 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 16 and returns around November 19.

From the NOAA station Commerce 4 Nnw, GA — 4 miles away, elevation 820 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 30558

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 17 – Mar 10
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 20 – Feb 3
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 10 – Mar 24
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 3 – Feb 17
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 7 – Apr 21
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 20 – Feb 3
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 14 – Apr 28
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21
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 31) 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 30558 came on Feb 17 — 4 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 13).

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 Maysville, GA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 30558 is Davidson — clay loam, well drained.

TextureClay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
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 classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Hiwassee (Davidson) clay loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes, eroded.

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 30558; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Maysville, GA

Summer high89 °Faverage high, July
Winter low31 °Faverage low, January
Hot days45days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights60nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,819base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 27 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 52 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation52.1 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall1 inper year

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 53 °F, low 31 °F 53°31° JanFebruary: average high 56 °F, low 34 °F 56°34° FebMarch: average high 65 °F, low 40 °F 65°40° MarApril: average high 73 °F, low 47 °F 73°47° AprMay: average high 80 °F, low 57 °F 80°57° MayJune: average high 86 °F, low 65 °F 86°65° JunJuly: average high 89 °F, low 69 °F 89°69° JulAugust: average high 88 °F, low 68 °F 88°68° AugSeptember: average high 83 °F, low 62 °F 83°62° SepOctober: average high 73 °F, low 49 °F 73°49° OctNovember: average high 64 °F, low 39 °F 64°39° NovDecember: average high 55 °F, low 33 °F 55°33° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 4.83 in precipitation, 0.2 in snowfall 4.8 JanFebruary: 4.79 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 4.8 FebMarch: 4.84 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 4.8 MarApril: 4.09 in precipitation 4.1 AprMay: 3.84 in precipitation 3.8 MayJune: 4.70 in precipitation 4.7 JunJuly: 3.84 in precipitation 3.8 JulAugust: 4.49 in precipitation 4.5 AugSeptember: 3.84 in precipitation 3.8 SepOctober: 3.78 in precipitation 3.8 OctNovember: 4.07 in precipitation 4.1 NovDecember: 4.99 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 5.0 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Commerce 4 Nnw, GA (4 mi away); precipitation: Commerce 4 Nnw, GA (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8a.

305298a
Commerce, GA · 6 mi
305438a
Gillsville, GA · 6 mi
305998a
Commerce, GA · 8 mi
305678a
Pendergrass, GA · 9 mi
305758a
Talmo, GA · 9 mi
305478a
Homer, GA · 9 mi
305308a
Commerce, GA · 10 mi
305548a
Lula, GA · 11 mi

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Questions about 30558

What planting zone is ZIP code 30558?

ZIP code 30558 (Maysville, 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 Maysville, GA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 30558 is March 31; after April 14 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Commerce 4 Nnw station.

When is the first frost in Maysville, GA?

The median first fall frost near 30558 is November 6, giving a median frost-free growing season of 222 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 30558?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 3 – Feb 17 and set transplants outside around Apr 7 – Apr 21, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 30558 get?

About 52.1 inches of precipitation a year and 1 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Commerce 4 Nnw station).

How hot do summers get in Maysville, GA?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in July, with about 45 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 30558 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Davidson at the center of ZIP 30558: clay loam, well drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Maysville, GA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 30558 came on Feb 17 in 2026, 4 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 13), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Maysville, GA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 30558 is 14 h 27 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 30558 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 30558 in zone 7b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.