Augusta, Georgia is located in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, characterized by average annual minimum temperatures of 15°F to 20°F (-9.4°C to -6.7°C). This classification spans all zip codes (30901–30999), indicating uniform climate conditions across the city.
The area transitions between the cooler Piedmont region to the north and the warmer coastal plain to the south. This geography supports diverse plant species adapted to mild winters and warm summers.
You can locate your Augusta USDA zone using our three tools given below, Zipcode to planting zone tool, location based interactive map or by using planting zone table.
Augusta Planting Zones by ZipCode
Planting Zones Augusta Map
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Zone 8b
Augusta’s (GA) uniform Zone 8b designation applies across all zip codes, including Downtown (30901), Medical District (30903), Summerville (30904), Fort Gordon (30905), South Augusta (30906), West Augusta (30907), North Augusta (30909), Harrisburg (30914), East Augusta (30916), Martinez (30917), Augusta National (30919), and Olde Town (30999).
This climate allows for a long growing season and cultivation of many warm-season crops, as well as some plants requiring a period of winter chill.
What is growing season of Augusta?
Augusta’s growing season lasts approximately 264 days. The last spring frost typically occurs around March 6, and the first fall frost usually happens around November 26.
Please note that these dates are averages, and actual frost dates can vary depending on local microclimates and yearly weather patterns.
What are best plants for Augusta, Georgia?
Augusta’s sandy to clay soils and climate support 3 plant categories:
Warm-season vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, squash, okra, and sweet potatoes thrive in prolonged heat. Cool-season crops including broccoli, cabbage, and lettuce flourish during spring and fall harvests.
Native species such as Shortleaf Pine, Red Maple, and azaleas adapt to local conditions, sustaining ecosystems with minimal care.
Popular ornamentals plants like crape myrtles, camellias, and magnolias withstand summer temperatures while enhancing landscapes.