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

Planting zone for 31002 — Adrian, GA

ZIP code 31002 (Adrian, Emanuel County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 21 and the first fall frost November 8.

Where ZIP 31002 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 21
First frostNov 8
2012 zone8b

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 8b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Adrian, GA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 21median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 10only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 8median — 10% chance by Oct 25
Growing season233 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 8 and returns around November 22.

From the NOAA station Kite, GA — 11 miles away, elevation 312 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 31002

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 7 – Feb 28
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 10 – Jan 24
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 28 – Mar 14
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 24 – Feb 7
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 28 – Apr 11
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 10 – Jan 24
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 4 – Apr 18
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 13 – Sep 27
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 25 – Nov 29
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 21) and first fall frost (Nov 8) 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 31002 came on Feb 2 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 1).

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 Adrian, GA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 31002 is Cowarts — loamy sand, well drained.

TextureLoamy sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Cowarts loamy sand, 2 to 5 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 31002; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Adrian, GA

Summer high93 °Faverage high, July
Winter low35 °Faverage low, January
Hot days94days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights50nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,690base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 18 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 00 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation49 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 58 °F, low 35 °F 58°35° JanFebruary: average high 62 °F, low 37 °F 62°37° FebMarch: average high 69 °F, low 43 °F 69°43° MarApril: average high 77 °F, low 49 °F 77°49° AprMay: average high 84 °F, low 58 °F 84°58° MayJune: average high 90 °F, low 67 °F 90°67° JunJuly: average high 93 °F, low 70 °F 93°70° JulAugust: average high 91 °F, low 69 °F 91°69° AugSeptember: average high 87 °F, low 63 °F 87°63° SepOctober: average high 78 °F, low 52 °F 78°52° OctNovember: average high 68 °F, low 41 °F 68°41° NovDecember: average high 60 °F, low 36 °F 60°36° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 4.26 in precipitation 4.3 JanFebruary: 4.06 in precipitation 4.1 FebMarch: 4.44 in precipitation 4.4 MarApril: 3.44 in precipitation 3.4 AprMay: 3.16 in precipitation 3.2 MayJune: 5.29 in precipitation 5.3 JunJuly: 4.95 in precipitation 5.0 JulAugust: 4.98 in precipitation 5.0 AugSeptember: 4.03 in precipitation 4.0 SepOctober: 2.92 in precipitation 2.9 OctNovember: 3.11 in precipitation 3.1 NovDecember: 4.33 in precipitation 4.3 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Kite, GA (11 mi away); precipitation: Kite, GA (11 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

304478b
Norristown, GA · 7 mi
310498b
Kite, GA · 10 mi
304578b
Soperton, GA · 11 mi
304548b
Rockledge, GA · 11 mi
310278b
East Dublin, GA · 13 mi
310968b
Wrightsville, GA · 13 mi
304488b
Nunez, GA · 14 mi
304708b
Tarrytown, GA · 15 mi

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Questions about 31002

What planting zone is ZIP code 31002?

ZIP code 31002 (Adrian, 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 Adrian, GA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 31002 is March 21; after April 10 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Kite station.

When is the first frost in Adrian, GA?

The median first fall frost near 31002 is November 8, giving a median frost-free growing season of 233 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 31002?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 24 – Feb 7 and set transplants outside around Mar 28 – Apr 11, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 31002 get?

About 49 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Kite station).

How hot do summers get in Adrian, GA?

The average high peaks at 93 °F in July, with about 94 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 31002 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Cowarts at the center of ZIP 31002: loamy sand, well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Adrian, GA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 31002 came on Feb 2 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 1), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Adrian, GA?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 31002 is 14 h 18 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.