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

Planting zone for 31827 — Talbotton, GA

ZIP code 31827 (Talbotton, Talbot County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is April 1 and the first fall frost November 3.

Where ZIP 31827 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 frostApr 1
First frostNov 3
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 Talbotton, GA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 1median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 16only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 3median — 10% chance by Oct 22
Growing season216 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 17 and returns around November 15.

From the NOAA station Talbotton, GA — within 1 mile, 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 31827

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 18 – Mar 11
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 21 – Feb 4
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 11 – Mar 25
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 4 – Feb 18
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 8 – Apr 22
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 21 – Feb 4
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 15 – Apr 29
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 8 – Sep 22
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 20 – Nov 24
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 1) and first fall frost (Nov 3) 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 31827 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 Talbotton, GA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 31827 is Cecil — sandy loam, well drained.

TextureSandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.5moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Cecil sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately 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 31827; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Talbotton, GA

Summer high89 °Faverage high, July
Winter low32 °Faverage low, January
Hot days47days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights54nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,940base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 18 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 00 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation51.1 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 56 °F, low 32 °F 56°32° JanFebruary: average high 60 °F, low 35 °F 60°35° FebMarch: average high 67 °F, low 41 °F 67°41° MarApril: average high 74 °F, low 48 °F 74°48° AprMay: average high 81 °F, low 56 °F 81°56° MayJune: average high 86 °F, low 65 °F 86°65° JunJuly: average high 89 °F, low 68 °F 89°68° JulAugust: average high 88 °F, low 67 °F 88°67° AugSeptember: average high 83 °F, low 62 °F 83°62° SepOctober: average high 74 °F, low 50 °F 74°50° OctNovember: average high 65 °F, low 40 °F 65°40° NovDecember: average high 57 °F, low 34 °F 57°34° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 4.38 in precipitation 4.4 JanFebruary: 4.90 in precipitation 4.9 FebMarch: 5.07 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 5.1 MarApril: 4.05 in precipitation 4.0 AprMay: 3.39 in precipitation 3.4 MayJune: 4.87 in precipitation 4.9 JunJuly: 4.59 in precipitation 4.6 JulAugust: 4.31 in precipitation 4.3 AugSeptember: 3.61 in precipitation 3.6 SepOctober: 2.90 in precipitation 2.9 OctNovember: 3.84 in precipitation 3.8 NovDecember: 5.24 in precipitation 5.2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Talbotton, GA (within 1 mile); precipitation: Talbotton, GA (within 1 mile). 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.

318128b
Junction City, GA · 6 mi
318368b
Woodland, GA · 7 mi
318108b
Geneva, GA · 9 mi
310398b
Howard, GA · 10 mi
318318b
Waverly Hall, GA · 12 mi
318018b
Box Springs, GA · 13 mi
318268a
Shiloh, GA · 14 mi
318168a
Manchester, GA · 14 mi

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Questions about 31827

What planting zone is ZIP code 31827?

ZIP code 31827 (Talbotton, 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 Talbotton, GA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 31827 is April 1; after April 16 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Talbotton station.

When is the first frost in Talbotton, GA?

The median first fall frost near 31827 is November 3, giving a median frost-free growing season of 216 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 31827?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 4 – Feb 18 and set transplants outside around Apr 8 – Apr 22, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 31827 get?

About 51.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Talbotton station).

How hot do summers get in Talbotton, GA?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in July, with about 47 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 31827 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Cecil at the center of ZIP 31827: sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Talbotton, GA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 31827 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 Talbotton, GA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 31827 is 14 h 18 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 31827 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 31827 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.