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

Planting zone for 31097 — Yatesville, GA

ZIP code 31097 (Yatesville, Upson County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 23 and the first fall frost November 12.

Where ZIP 31097 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 23
First frostNov 12
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 Yatesville, GA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 23median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 11only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 12median — 10% chance by Oct 31
Growing season234 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 10 and returns around November 26.

From the NOAA station Thomaston 4se, GA — 6 miles away, elevation 620 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 31097

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 9 – Mar 2
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 12 – Jan 26
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 2 – Mar 16
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 2 – Mar 16
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 2 – Mar 16
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 26 – Feb 9
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 30 – Apr 13
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 12 – Jan 26
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 6 – Apr 20
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 17 – Oct 1
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 29 – Dec 3
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 23) and first fall frost (Nov 12) 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 31097 came on Feb 12 — 7 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 5).

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 Yatesville, GA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 31097 is Davidson — clay loam, well drained.

TextureClay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Davidson clay loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, severely eroded.

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 31097; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Yatesville, GA

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July
Winter low33 °Faverage low, January
Hot days62days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights50nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,500base 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
Precipitation50.5 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 33 °F 58°33° JanFebruary: average high 61 °F, low 36 °F 61°36° FebMarch: average high 69 °F, low 42 °F 69°42° MarApril: average high 77 °F, low 49 °F 77°49° AprMay: average high 83 °F, low 58 °F 83°58° MayJune: average high 88 °F, low 66 °F 88°66° JunJuly: average high 91 °F, low 69 °F 91°69° JulAugust: average high 90 °F, low 69 °F 90°69° AugSeptember: average high 86 °F, low 63 °F 86°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: 4.41 in precipitation, 0.2 in snowfall 4.4 JanFebruary: 4.54 in precipitation 4.5 FebMarch: 4.99 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 5.0 MarApril: 4.03 in precipitation 4.0 AprMay: 2.87 in precipitation 2.9 MayJune: 4.33 in precipitation 4.3 JunJuly: 5.40 in precipitation 5.4 JulAugust: 4.15 in precipitation 4.2 AugSeptember: 3.91 in precipitation 3.9 SepOctober: 2.90 in precipitation 2.9 OctNovember: 3.99 in precipitation 4.0 NovDecember: 4.94 in precipitation 4.9 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Thomaston 4se, GA (6 mi away); precipitation: Thomaston 4se, GA (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

310168b
Culloden, GA · 6 mi
302858b
The Rock, GA · 9 mi
302868b
Thomaston, GA · 10 mi
302568b
Meansville, GA · 12 mi
302048b
Barnesville, GA · 12 mi
310668b
Musella, GA · 13 mi
310788b
Roberta, GA · 15 mi
302958b
Zebulon, GA · 16 mi

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Questions about 31097

What planting zone is ZIP code 31097?

ZIP code 31097 (Yatesville, 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 Yatesville, GA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 31097 is March 23; after April 11 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Thomaston 4se station.

When is the first frost in Yatesville, GA?

The median first fall frost near 31097 is November 12, giving a median frost-free growing season of 234 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 31097?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 26 – Feb 9 and set transplants outside around Mar 30 – Apr 13, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 31097 get?

About 50.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Thomaston 4se station).

How hot do summers get in Yatesville, GA?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 62 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 31097 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Davidson at the center of ZIP 31097: clay loam, well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Yatesville, GA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 31097 came on Feb 12 in 2026, 7 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 5), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Yatesville, GA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 31097 is 14 h 19 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 31097 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 31097 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.