Frost dates for 35042Centreville, AL
The average last spring frost in Centreville is April 2 and the average first fall frost is November 2, giving a typical growing season of about 215 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 2
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 2
- Growing season
- 215 days
Safer after Apr 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 20 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 150 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Mar 31 · Apr 16 · May 1 | Oct 12 · Oct 25 · Nov 5 | 193 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 15 · Apr 2 · Apr 19 | Oct 20 · Nov 2 · Nov 18 | 215 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 25 · Mar 18 · Apr 7 | Oct 30 · Nov 13 · Dec 3 | 240 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Centreville
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 2 – May 8 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 18 – Jul 13 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 2 – Apr 2 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jul 23 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jun 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Aug 15 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jul 13 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – May 2 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Feb 15 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Jul 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Aug 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – May 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Sep 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Sep 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Aug 8 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 23 – Nov 23 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 35042 is matched to the NOAA station Centreville 6 Sw, AL, 14.5 km away, at 450 ft elevation (102 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centreville 6 Sw, AL (used) | 450 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 2 |
| Alabaster Shelby Co Ap, AL | 565 ft | Mar 12 | Nov 16 |
| Thorsby Exp Stn, AL | 680 ft | Mar 21 | Nov 11 |
| Helena, AL | 480 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 8 |
Frost dates near Centreville
- Brent, AL 35034 · last Apr 2, first Nov 2
- Lawley, AL 36793 · last Apr 2, first Nov 2
- Brierfield, AL 35035 · last Mar 12, first Nov 16
- Randolph, AL 36792 · last Mar 21, first Nov 11
- West Blocton, AL 35184 · last Mar 19, first Nov 8
- Wilton, AL 35187 · last Mar 12, first Nov 16
- Vance, AL 35490 · last Mar 23, first Nov 10
- Maplesville, AL 36750 · last Mar 24, first Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Centreville, AL?
- For ZIP code 35042, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Centreville 6 Sw, AL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 19.
- When is the first frost in Centreville, AL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 2. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 20, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 35042?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 215 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.