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

Planting zone for 30708 — Cisco, GA

ZIP code 30708 (Cisco, Murray County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 2 and the first fall frost November 1.

Where ZIP 30708 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.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F
Coldest night−15 to −12.2 °C
Last frostApr 2
First frostNov 1
2012 zone7b

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 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Cisco, GA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 2median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 21only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 1median — 10% chance by Oct 21
Growing season212 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 19 and returns around November 13.

From the NOAA station Chatsworth 2, GA — 14 miles away, elevation 709 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 30708

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 19 – Mar 5
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 19 – Mar 12
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 22 – Feb 5
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 12 – Mar 26
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 5 – Feb 19
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 9 – Apr 23
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 22 – Feb 5
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 16 – Apr 30
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23
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 2) 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 30708 came on Feb 20 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 20).

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 Cisco, GA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 30708 is Junaluska — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH4.8strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter3%moderate
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Junaluska-Tsali complex, 25 to 45 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 30708; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Cisco, GA

Summer high89 °Faverage high, July
Winter low30 °Faverage low, January
Hot days48days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights75nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,714base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 30 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 48 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation63.2 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 51 °F, low 30 °F 51°30° JanFebruary: average high 55 °F, low 33 °F 55°33° FebMarch: average high 63 °F, low 40 °F 63°40° MarApril: average high 72 °F, low 47 °F 72°47° AprMay: average high 79 °F, low 56 °F 79°56° MayJune: average high 86 °F, low 64 °F 86°64° JunJuly: average high 89 °F, low 68 °F 89°68° JulAugust: average high 89 °F, low 67 °F 89°67° AugSeptember: average high 84 °F, low 60 °F 84°60° SepOctober: average high 74 °F, low 48 °F 74°48° OctNovember: average high 62 °F, low 38 °F 62°38° NovDecember: average high 53 °F, low 33 °F 53°33° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″2″4″6″January: 5.97 in precipitation 6.0 JanFebruary: 5.68 in precipitation 5.7 FebMarch: 5.68 in precipitation 5.7 MarApril: 5.25 in precipitation 5.3 AprMay: 4.57 in precipitation 4.6 MayJune: 5.40 in precipitation 5.4 JunJuly: 5.73 in precipitation 5.7 JulAugust: 4.80 in precipitation 4.8 AugSeptember: 4.58 in precipitation 4.6 SepOctober: 4.30 in precipitation 4.3 OctNovember: 4.85 in precipitation 4.8 NovDecember: 6.43 in precipitation 6.4 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Chatsworth 2, GA (14 mi away); precipitation: Blue Ridge 9.4 Wnw, 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.

307518a
Tennga, GA · 5 mi
373168a
Conasauga, TN · 6 mi
307118a
Crandall, GA · 6 mi
373627b
Old Fort, TN · 6 mi
305417b
Epworth, GA · 9 mi
307248a
Eton, GA · 9 mi
373617b
Ocoee, TN · 10 mi
373237b
Cleveland, TN · 14 mi

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Questions about 30708

What planting zone is ZIP code 30708?

ZIP code 30708 (Cisco, GA) is in USDA hardiness zone 7b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 5 to 10 °F (−15 to −12.2 °C).

When is the last frost in Cisco, GA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 30708 is April 2; after April 21 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Chatsworth 2 station.

When is the first frost in Cisco, GA?

The median first fall frost near 30708 is November 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 212 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 30708?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 5 – Feb 19 and set transplants outside around Apr 9 – Apr 23, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 30708 get?

About 63.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Blue Ridge 9.4 Wnw station).

How hot do summers get in Cisco, GA?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in July, with about 48 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 30708 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Junaluska at the center of ZIP 30708: loam, well drained, pH about 4.8 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Cisco, GA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 30708 came on Feb 20 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 20), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Cisco, GA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 30708 is 14 h 30 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.