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

Planting zone for 30809 — Evans, GA

ZIP code 30809 (Evans, Columbia County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 15 and the first fall frost November 18.

Where ZIP 30809 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.

Zone8b15 to 20 °F
Coldest night−9.4 to −6.7 °C
Last frostMar 15
First frostNov 18
2012 zone8a

Was 8a 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 8b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Evans, GA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 15median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 3only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 18median — 10% chance by Nov 3
Growing season252 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 26 and returns around December 8.

From the NOAA station Clarks Hill 1 W, SC — 7 miles away, elevation 400 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 30809

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 1 – Feb 15
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 1 – Feb 22
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 4 – Jan 18
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 22 – Mar 8
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 18 – Feb 1
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 22 – Apr 5
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 4 – Jan 18
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 29 – Apr 12
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 23 – Oct 7
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 4 – Dec 9
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 15) and first fall frost (Nov 18) 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 30809 came on Feb 14 — 8 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 6).

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 Evans, GA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 30809 is Wedowee — sandy loam, well drained.

TextureSandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH4.8strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Wedowee loamy sand, 15 to 25 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 30809; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Evans, GA

Summer high92 °Faverage high, July
Winter low36 °Faverage low, January
Hot days82days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights57nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,692base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 23 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 55 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation48.9 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 55 °F, low 36 °F 55°36° JanFebruary: average high 59 °F, low 38 °F 59°38° FebMarch: average high 67 °F, low 44 °F 67°44° MarApril: average high 76 °F, low 51 °F 76°51° AprMay: average high 83 °F, low 60 °F 83°60° MayJune: average high 89 °F, low 68 °F 89°68° JunJuly: average high 92 °F, low 72 °F 92°72° JulAugust: average high 91 °F, low 71 °F 91°71° AugSeptember: average high 86 °F, low 65 °F 86°65° SepOctober: average high 76 °F, low 55 °F 76°55° OctNovember: average high 66 °F, low 44 °F 66°44° NovDecember: average high 58 °F, low 38 °F 58°38° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 4.09 in precipitation 4.1 JanFebruary: 3.83 in precipitation 3.8 FebMarch: 4.35 in precipitation 4.3 MarApril: 3.26 in precipitation 3.3 AprMay: 3.03 in precipitation 3.0 MayJune: 5.40 in precipitation 5.4 JunJuly: 5.13 in precipitation 5.1 JulAugust: 5.62 in precipitation 5.6 AugSeptember: 3.98 in precipitation 4.0 SepOctober: 2.98 in precipitation 3.0 OctNovember: 3.07 in precipitation 3.1 NovDecember: 4.17 in precipitation 4.2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Clarks Hill 1 W, SC (7 mi away); precipitation: Evans 2.1 Nnw, GA (within 1 mile). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

309178b
Augusta, GA · 4 mi
309078b
Augusta, GA · 5 mi
298218b
Clarks Hill, SC · 6 mi
308138b
Grovetown, GA · 7 mi
309098b
Augusta, GA · 8 mi
308028b
Appling, GA · 8 mi
309058b
Augusta, GA · 10 mi
309048b
Augusta, GA · 11 mi

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Questions about 30809

What planting zone is ZIP code 30809?

ZIP code 30809 (Evans, GA) is in USDA hardiness zone 8b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 15 to 20 °F (−9.4 to −6.7 °C).

When is the last frost in Evans, GA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 30809 is March 15; after April 3 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Clarks Hill 1 W station.

When is the first frost in Evans, GA?

The median first fall frost near 30809 is November 18, giving a median frost-free growing season of 252 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 30809?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 18 – Feb 1 and set transplants outside around Mar 22 – Apr 5, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 30809 get?

About 48.9 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Evans 2.1 Nnw station).

How hot do summers get in Evans, GA?

The average high peaks at 92 °F in July, with about 82 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 30809 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Wedowee at the center of ZIP 30809: sandy loam, well drained, pH about 4.8 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Evans, GA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 30809 came on Feb 14 in 2026, 8 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 6), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Evans, GA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 30809 is 14 h 23 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 30809 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 30809 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.