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

Planting zone for 31077 — Rhine, GA

ZIP code 31077 (Rhine, Dodge County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 2 and the first fall frost November 25.

Where ZIP 31077 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 2
First frostNov 25
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 Rhine, GA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 2median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMarch 22only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 25median — 10% chance by Nov 6
Growing season268 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 13 and returns around December 12.

From the NOAA station Fitzgerald, GA — 17 miles away, elevation 371 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 31077

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 19 – Feb 2
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 19 – Feb 9
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 22 – Jan 5
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 9 – Feb 23
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 2 – Feb 16
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 2 – Feb 16
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 5 – Jan 19
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 9 – Mar 23
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 22 – Jan 5
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 16 – Mar 30
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 30 – Oct 14
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 11 – Dec 16
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 2) and first fall frost (Nov 25) 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 31077 came on Feb 2 — 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 30).

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 Rhine, GA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 31077 is Nankin — 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: Nankin 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 31077; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Rhine, GA

Summer high92 °Faverage high, July
Winter low39 °Faverage low, January
Hot days76days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights25nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,298base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 14 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 03 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation47.9 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 60 °F, low 39 °F 60°39° JanFebruary: average high 64 °F, low 41 °F 64°41° FebMarch: average high 71 °F, low 47 °F 71°47° MarApril: average high 78 °F, low 53 °F 78°53° AprMay: average high 85 °F, low 62 °F 85°62° MayJune: average high 89 °F, low 70 °F 89°70° JunJuly: average high 92 °F, low 73 °F 92°73° JulAugust: average high 91 °F, low 71 °F 91°71° AugSeptember: average high 87 °F, low 66 °F 87°66° SepOctober: average high 80 °F, low 56 °F 80°56° OctNovember: average high 69 °F, low 46 °F 69°46° NovDecember: average high 63 °F, low 41 °F 63°41° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 5.20 in precipitation 5.2 JanFebruary: 4.03 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 4.0 FebMarch: 4.73 in precipitation 4.7 MarApril: 4.25 in precipitation 4.3 AprMay: 3.47 in precipitation 3.5 MayJune: 4.57 in precipitation 4.6 JunJuly: 4.02 in precipitation 4.0 JulAugust: 4.39 in precipitation 4.4 AugSeptember: 3.84 in precipitation 3.8 SepOctober: 2.29 in precipitation 2.3 OctNovember: 3.08 in precipitation 3.1 NovDecember: 4.07 in precipitation 4.1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Fitzgerald, GA (17 mi away); precipitation: Abbeville 4s, GA (8 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.

310608b
Milan, GA · 7 mi
310018b
Abbeville, GA · 10 mi
315448b
Jacksonville, GA · 14 mi
317509a
Fitzgerald, GA · 14 mi
310118b
Chauncey, GA · 15 mi
310238b
Eastman, GA · 17 mi
310558b
Mc Rae Helena, GA · 17 mi
310799a
Rochelle, GA · 17 mi

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Questions about 31077

What planting zone is ZIP code 31077?

ZIP code 31077 (Rhine, 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 Rhine, GA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 31077 is March 2; after March 22 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Fitzgerald station.

When is the first frost in Rhine, GA?

The median first fall frost near 31077 is November 25, giving a median frost-free growing season of 268 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 31077?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 5 – Jan 19 and set transplants outside around Mar 9 – Mar 23, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 31077 get?

About 47.9 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Abbeville 4s station).

How hot do summers get in Rhine, GA?

The average high peaks at 92 °F in July, with about 76 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 31077 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Nankin at the center of ZIP 31077: loamy sand, well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Rhine, GA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 31077 came on Feb 2 in 2026, 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 30), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Rhine, GA?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 31077 is 14 h 14 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.