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

Planting zone for 31730 — Camilla, GA

ZIP code 31730 (Camilla, Mitchell County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is March 10 and the first fall frost November 18.

Where ZIP 31730 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.

Zone9a20 to 25 °F
Coldest night−6.7 to −3.9 °C
Last frostMar 10
First frostNov 18
2012 zone8b

Was 8b 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 9a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Camilla, GA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 10median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMarch 28only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 18median — 10% chance by Nov 1
Growing season254 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 25 and returns around December 1.

From the NOAA station Camilla 3 Se, GA — 5 miles away, elevation 174 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 31730

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 27 – Feb 10
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 27 – Feb 17
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 30 – Jan 13
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 17 – Mar 3
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 10 – Feb 24
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 10 – Feb 24
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 13 – Jan 27
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 17 – Mar 31
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 30 – Jan 13
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 24 – Apr 7
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 23 – Oct 7
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 4 – Dec 9
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 10) and first fall frost (Nov 18) 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 31730 came on Jan 28 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Jan 29).

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 Camilla, GA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 31730 is Bonneau — 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 groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Bonneau loamy sand, 0 to 2 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 31730; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Camilla, GA

Summer high90 °Faverage high, July
Winter low38 °Faverage low, January
Hot days64days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights33nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,228base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 11 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 07 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation51.6 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 38 °F 60°38° JanFebruary: average high 64 °F, low 41 °F 64°41° FebMarch: average high 70 °F, low 46 °F 70°46° MarApril: average high 77 °F, low 53 °F 77°53° AprMay: average high 84 °F, low 62 °F 84°62° MayJune: average high 89 °F, low 69 °F 89°69° JunJuly: average high 90 °F, low 72 °F 90°72° JulAugust: average high 90 °F, low 71 °F 90°71° AugSeptember: average high 86 °F, low 67 °F 86°67° SepOctober: average high 79 °F, low 56 °F 79°56° OctNovember: average high 70 °F, low 45 °F 70°45° NovDecember: average high 63 °F, low 40 °F 63°40° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 5.00 in precipitation 5.0 JanFebruary: 4.76 in precipitation 4.8 FebMarch: 5.21 in precipitation 5.2 MarApril: 4.00 in precipitation 4.0 AprMay: 2.30 in precipitation 2.3 MayJune: 5.56 in precipitation 5.6 JunJuly: 5.25 in precipitation 5.3 JulAugust: 5.28 in precipitation 5.3 AugSeptember: 4.03 in precipitation 4.0 SepOctober: 2.75 in precipitation 2.8 OctNovember: 3.19 in precipitation 3.2 NovDecember: 4.24 in precipitation 4.2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Camilla 3 Se, GA (5 mi away); precipitation: Camilla 3 Se, GA (5 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

1 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

317799a
Pelham, GA · 10 mi
398708b
Newton, GA · 11 mi
317399a
Cotton, GA · 13 mi
317849a
Sale City, GA · 14 mi
317169a
Baconton, GA · 15 mi
317659a
Meigs, GA · 17 mi
398279a
Cairo, GA · 19 mi
398979a
Whigham, GA · 21 mi

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Questions about 31730

What planting zone is ZIP code 31730?

ZIP code 31730 (Camilla, GA) is in USDA hardiness zone 9a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 20 to 25 °F (−6.7 to −3.9 °C).

When is the last frost in Camilla, GA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 31730 is March 10; after March 28 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Camilla 3 Se station.

When is the first frost in Camilla, GA?

The median first fall frost near 31730 is November 18, giving a median frost-free growing season of 254 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 31730?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 13 – Jan 27 and set transplants outside around Mar 17 – Mar 31, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 31730 get?

About 51.6 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Camilla 3 Se station).

How hot do summers get in Camilla, GA?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 64 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 31730 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Bonneau at the center of ZIP 31730: loamy sand, well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Camilla, GA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 31730 came on Jan 28 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Jan 29), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Camilla, GA?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 31730 is 14 h 11 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 31730 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 31730 in zone 8b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.