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

Planting zone for 30753 — Trion, GA

ZIP code 30753 (Trion, Chattooga County) is in USDA zone 8a: the coldest winter night averages 10 to 15 °F. The median last spring frost is April 7 and the first fall frost October 30.

Where ZIP 30753 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 frostApr 7
First frostOct 30
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 Trion, GA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 7median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 23only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 30median — 10% chance by Oct 18
Growing season204 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 27 and returns around November 7.

From the NOAA station Summerville, GA — 11 miles away, elevation 640 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 30753

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 17
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 27 – Feb 10
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 17 – Mar 31
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 10 – Feb 24
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 14 – Apr 28
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 27 – Feb 10
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 21 – May 5
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 4 – Sep 18
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 16 – Nov 20
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 7) and first fall frost (Oct 30) 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 30753 came on Feb 18 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 18).

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 Trion, GA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 30753 is Conasauga — silt loam, moderately well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH4.8strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2%moderate
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Conasauga silt loam, 6 to 10 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 30753; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Trion, GA

Summer high90 °Faverage high, July
Winter low29 °Faverage low, January
Hot days61days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights83nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,608base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 28 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 50 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation57.2 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 52 °F, low 29 °F 52°29° JanFebruary: average high 57 °F, low 31 °F 57°31° FebMarch: average high 64 °F, low 37 °F 64°37° MarApril: average high 73 °F, low 45 °F 73°45° AprMay: average high 80 °F, low 55 °F 80°55° MayJune: average high 87 °F, low 63 °F 87°63° JunJuly: average high 90 °F, low 67 °F 90°67° JulAugust: average high 89 °F, low 66 °F 89°66° AugSeptember: average high 84 °F, low 59 °F 84°59° SepOctober: average high 75 °F, low 47 °F 75°47° OctNovember: average high 63 °F, low 36 °F 63°36° NovDecember: average high 55 °F, low 32 °F 55°32° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 5.18 in precipitation 5.2 JanFebruary: 5.13 in precipitation 5.1 FebMarch: 5.39 in precipitation 5.4 MarApril: 4.85 in precipitation 4.8 AprMay: 4.25 in precipitation 4.3 MayJune: 4.89 in precipitation 4.9 JunJuly: 5.02 in precipitation 5.0 JulAugust: 3.74 in precipitation 3.7 AugSeptember: 4.50 in precipitation 4.5 SepOctober: 3.78 in precipitation 3.8 OctNovember: 4.63 in precipitation 4.6 NovDecember: 5.86 in precipitation 5.9 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Summerville, GA (11 mi away); precipitation: Summerville 9.4 Ene, 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.

307478a
Summerville, GA · 5 mi
307288a
La Fayette, GA · 8 mi
307317b
Menlo, GA · 11 mi
301058a
Armuchee, GA · 12 mi
307078a
Chickamauga, GA · 14 mi
307468a
Sugar Valley, GA · 14 mi
307398a
Rock Spring, GA · 16 mi
359847b
Mentone, AL · 16 mi

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Questions about 30753

What planting zone is ZIP code 30753?

ZIP code 30753 (Trion, 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 Trion, GA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 30753 is April 7; after April 23 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Summerville station.

When is the first frost in Trion, GA?

The median first fall frost near 30753 is October 30, giving a median frost-free growing season of 204 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 30753?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 10 – Feb 24 and set transplants outside around Apr 14 – Apr 28, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 30753 get?

About 57.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Summerville 9.4 Ene station).

How hot do summers get in Trion, GA?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 61 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 30753 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Conasauga at the center of ZIP 30753: silt loam, moderately well drained, pH about 4.8 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Trion, GA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 30753 came on Feb 18 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 18), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Trion, GA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 30753 is 14 h 28 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 30753 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 30753 in zone 7b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.