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

Planting zone for 31069 — Perry, GA

ZIP code 31069 (Perry, Houston County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 11 and the first fall frost November 19.

Where ZIP 31069 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 11
First frostNov 19
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 Perry, GA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 11median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMarch 31only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 19median — 10% chance by Nov 4
Growing season256 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 24 and returns around December 4.

From the NOAA station Warner Robins, GA — 14 miles away, elevation 420 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 31069

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 28 – Feb 18
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 31 – Jan 14
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 18 – Mar 4
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 14 – Jan 28
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 18 – Apr 1
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 31 – Jan 14
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 25 – Apr 8
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 24 – Oct 8
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 5 – Dec 10
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 11) and first fall frost (Nov 19) 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 31069 came on Feb 10 — 8 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 2).

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 Perry, GA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 31069 is Faceville — fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.0strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Faceville fine sandy loam, 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 31069; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Perry, GA

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July
Winter low36 °Faverage low, January
Hot days76days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights40nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,947base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 17 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 01 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation49.5 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 58 °F, low 36 °F 58°36° JanFebruary: average high 62 °F, low 40 °F 62°40° FebMarch: average high 69 °F, low 46 °F 69°46° MarApril: average high 76 °F, low 52 °F 76°52° AprMay: average high 83 °F, low 61 °F 83°61° MayJune: average high 89 °F, low 69 °F 89°69° JunJuly: average high 91 °F, low 72 °F 91°72° JulAugust: average high 90 °F, low 72 °F 90°72° AugSeptember: average high 85 °F, low 66 °F 85°66° SepOctober: average high 77 °F, low 56 °F 77°56° OctNovember: average high 67 °F, low 44 °F 67°44° NovDecember: average high 60 °F, low 38 °F 60°38° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 4.50 in precipitation 4.5 JanFebruary: 4.56 in precipitation 4.6 FebMarch: 4.61 in precipitation 4.6 MarApril: 3.82 in precipitation 3.8 AprMay: 3.02 in precipitation 3.0 MayJune: 4.52 in precipitation 4.5 JunJuly: 4.86 in precipitation 4.9 JulAugust: 4.60 in precipitation 4.6 AugSeptember: 4.06 in precipitation 4.1 SepOctober: 2.83 in precipitation 2.8 OctNovember: 3.47 in precipitation 3.5 NovDecember: 4.68 in precipitation 4.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Warner Robins, GA (14 mi away); precipitation: Kathleen 2.5 Nw, GA (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

310958b
Warner Robins, GA · 6 mi
310258b
Elko, GA · 7 mi
310138b
Clinchfield, GA · 8 mi
310478b
Kathleen, GA · 10 mi
310578b
Marshallville, GA · 11 mi
310888b
Warner Robins, GA · 11 mi
310058b
Bonaire, GA · 12 mi
310308b
Fort Valley, GA · 12 mi

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Questions about 31069

What planting zone is ZIP code 31069?

ZIP code 31069 (Perry, 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 Perry, GA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 31069 is March 11; after March 31 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Warner Robins station.

When is the first frost in Perry, GA?

The median first fall frost near 31069 is November 19, giving a median frost-free growing season of 256 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 31069?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 14 – Jan 28 and set transplants outside around Mar 18 – Apr 1, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 31069 get?

About 49.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Kathleen 2.5 Nw station).

How hot do summers get in Perry, GA?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 76 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 31069 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Faceville at the center of ZIP 31069: fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.0 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Perry, GA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 31069 came on Feb 10 in 2026, 8 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 2), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Perry, GA?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 31069 is 14 h 17 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 31069 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 31069 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.