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

Planting zone for 31067 — Oconee, GA

ZIP code 31067 (Oconee, Washington County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 19 and the first fall frost November 13.

Where ZIP 31067 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 19
First frostNov 13
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 Oconee, GA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 19median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 6only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 13median — 10% chance by Nov 1
Growing season241 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 2 and returns around November 29.

From the NOAA station Sandersville, GA — 12 miles away, elevation 453 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 31067

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 5 – Feb 19
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 5 – Feb 26
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 8 – Jan 22
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 26 – Mar 12
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 19 – Mar 5
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 19 – Mar 5
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 22 – Feb 5
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 26 – Apr 9
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 8 – Jan 22
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 2 – Apr 16
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 18 – Oct 2
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 30 – Dec 4
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 19) and first fall frost (Nov 13) 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 31067 came on Feb 11 — 8 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 3).

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 Oconee, GA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 31067 is Kinston — loam, poorly drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.5moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainagePoorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter3%moderate
Hydrologic groupB/Dmoderate when drained; wet otherwise
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Kinston and Bibb soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded.

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 31067; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Oconee, GA

Summer high92 °Faverage high, July
Winter low35 °Faverage low, January
Hot days62days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights47nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,624base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 19 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 59 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation48.6 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall1 inper year

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 61 °F, low 37 °F 61°37° FebMarch: average high 69 °F, low 43 °F 69°43° MarApril: average high 76 °F, low 50 °F 76°50° AprMay: average high 83 °F, low 59 °F 83°59° MayJune: average high 89 °F, low 67 °F 89°67° JunJuly: average high 92 °F, low 71 °F 92°71° JulAugust: average high 90 °F, low 70 °F 90°70° AugSeptember: average high 85 °F, low 65 °F 85°65° SepOctober: average high 76 °F, low 53 °F 76°53° OctNovember: average high 67 °F, low 42 °F 67°42° NovDecember: average high 60 °F, low 37 °F 60°37° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 4.40 in precipitation 4.4 JanFebruary: 4.13 in precipitation, 0.4 in snowfall 4.1 FebMarch: 4.83 in precipitation 4.8 MarApril: 3.25 in precipitation 3.3 AprMay: 3.16 in precipitation 3.2 MayJune: 4.29 in precipitation 4.3 JunJuly: 4.41 in precipitation 4.4 JulAugust: 5.14 in precipitation 5.1 AugSeptember: 4.49 in precipitation 4.5 SepOctober: 3.07 in precipitation 3.1 OctNovember: 2.88 in precipitation 2.9 NovDecember: 4.56 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 4.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Sandersville, GA (12 mi away); precipitation: Sandersville, GA (12 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

310898b
Tennille, GA · 6 mi
310908b
Toomsboro, GA · 6 mi
310828b
Sandersville, GA · 11 mi
310358b
Harrison, GA · 15 mi
310548b
Mc Intyre, GA · 15 mi
310428b
Irwinton, GA · 15 mi
310968b
Wrightsville, GA · 17 mi
310948b
Warthen, GA · 20 mi

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Questions about 31067

What planting zone is ZIP code 31067?

ZIP code 31067 (Oconee, 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 Oconee, GA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 31067 is March 19; after April 6 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Sandersville station.

When is the first frost in Oconee, GA?

The median first fall frost near 31067 is November 13, giving a median frost-free growing season of 241 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 31067?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 22 – Feb 5 and set transplants outside around Mar 26 – Apr 9, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 31067 get?

About 48.6 inches of precipitation a year and 1 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Sandersville station).

How hot do summers get in Oconee, GA?

The average high peaks at 92 °F in July, with about 62 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 31067 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Kinston at the center of ZIP 31067: loam, poorly drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Oconee, GA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 31067 came on Feb 11 in 2026, 8 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 3), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Oconee, GA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 31067 is 14 h 19 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 31067 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 31067 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.