Frost dates for 35082Hollins, AL
The average last spring frost in Hollins is April 2 and the average first fall frost is October 31, giving a typical growing season of about 211 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 2
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 31
- Growing season
- 211 days
Safer after Apr 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 16 (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 29 · Apr 14 · Apr 30 | Oct 10 · Oct 23 · Nov 4 | 192 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 13 · Apr 2 · Apr 19 | Oct 16 · Oct 31 · Nov 15 | 211 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 24 · Mar 19 · Apr 8 | Oct 24 · Nov 8 · Nov 30 | 236 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Hollins
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 11 |
| 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 21 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jun 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Aug 13 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jul 11 |
| 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 1 – Jul 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Aug 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – May 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Sep 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Sep 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Aug 6 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 21 – Nov 21 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 35082 is matched to the NOAA station Sylacauga 4 Ne, AL, 12 km away, at 490 ft elevation (333 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylacauga 4 Ne, AL (used) | 490 ft | Apr 2 | Oct 31 |
| Alexander City, AL | 640 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 8 |
| Childersburg Wtp, AL | 418 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 2 |
| Rockford 3 Ese, AL | 600 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 11 |
Frost dates near Hollins
- Goodwater, AL 35072 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Sylacauga, AL 35150 · last Apr 2, first Oct 31
- Sycamore, AL 35149 · last Apr 2, first Oct 31
- Kellyton, AL 35089 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Weogufka, AL 35183 · last Mar 25, first Nov 11
- Millerville, AL 36267 · last Apr 4, first Nov 1
- Alexander City, AL 35011 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Bon Air, AL 35032 · last Mar 31, first Nov 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Hollins, AL?
- For ZIP code 35082, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Sylacauga 4 Ne, AL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 19.
- When is the first frost in Hollins, AL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 31. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 16, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 35082?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 211 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.