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

Planting zone for 30707 — Chickamauga, GA

ZIP code 30707 (Chickamauga, Walker County) is in USDA zone 8a: the coldest winter night averages 10 to 15 °F. The median last spring frost is March 25 and the first fall frost November 9.

Where ZIP 30707 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 25

First frostNov 9

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 Chickamauga, GA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMarch 25median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 11only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 9median — 10% chance by Oct 28

Growing season232 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 11 and returns around November 25.

From the NOAA station Chickamauga 2 Sw, GA — 6 miles away, elevation 801 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 30707

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 11 – Mar 4

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 14 – Jan 28

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 4 – Mar 18

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 1 – Apr 15

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 14 – Jan 28

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 8 – Apr 22

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 14 – Sep 28

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 26 – Nov 30

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 25) and first fall frost (Nov 9) 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 30707 came on Feb 20 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 19).

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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 Chickamauga, GA.

Soil in Chickamauga, GA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 30707 is Etowah — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables

pH5.0strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Etowah 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 30707; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Chickamauga, GA

Summer high89 °Faverage high, July

Winter low33 °Faverage low, January

Hot days37days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights76nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,986base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 29 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

Precipitation57 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall2 inper year

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Chickamauga 2 Sw, GA (6 mi away); precipitation: Chickamauga 2 Sw, GA (6 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.

307387b

Rising Fawn, GA · 7 mi

307398a

Rock Spring, GA · 9 mi

307258a

Flintstone, GA · 10 mi

307288a

La Fayette, GA · 10 mi

307507b

Lookout Mountain, GA · 11 mi

307578a

Wildwood, GA · 12 mi

307428a

Fort Oglethorpe, GA · 13 mi

307418a

Rossville, GA · 13 mi

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Questions about 30707

What planting zone is ZIP code 30707?

ZIP code 30707 (Chickamauga, 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 Chickamauga, GA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 30707 is March 25; after April 11 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Chickamauga 2 Sw station.

When is the first frost in Chickamauga, GA?

The median first fall frost near 30707 is November 9, giving a median frost-free growing season of 232 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 30707?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 28 – Feb 11 and set transplants outside around Apr 1 – Apr 15, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 30707 get?

About 57 inches of precipitation a year and 2 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Chickamauga 2 Sw station).

How hot do summers get in Chickamauga, GA?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in July, with about 37 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 30707 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Etowah at the center of ZIP 30707: loam, well drained, pH about 5.0 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Chickamauga, GA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 30707 came on Feb 20 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 19), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Chickamauga, GA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 30707 is 14 h 29 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 30707 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 30707 in zone 7b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.