Frost dates for 35096Lincoln, AL
The average last spring frost in Lincoln is March 26 and the average first fall frost is November 4, giving a typical growing season of about 225 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 26
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 4
- Growing season
- 225 days
Safer after Apr 14 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 25 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 1 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 22 · Apr 10 · Apr 26 | Oct 16 · Oct 27 · Nov 8 | 201 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 2 · Mar 26 · Apr 14 | Oct 25 · Nov 4 · Nov 18 | 225 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 15 · Mar 8 · Mar 28 | Nov 2 · Nov 15 · Dec 3 | 252 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lincoln
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 | Feb 23 – May 1 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 11 – Jul 15 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 23 – Mar 26 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – Jul 25 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – May 26 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – Aug 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – Jul 15 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – May 11 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 10 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 25 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 12 – Feb 8 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Jul 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Feb 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – May 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 25 – Nov 25 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 35096 is matched to the NOAA station Talladega 10 Nne, AL, 6.2 km away, at 525 ft elevation (3 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talladega 10 Nne, AL (used) | 525 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 4 |
| Talladega, AL | 448 ft | Apr 5 | Nov 1 |
| Anniston Metro Ap, AL | 594 ft | Mar 23 | Nov 9 |
| Childersburg Wtp, AL | 418 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 2 |
Frost dates near Lincoln
- Riverside, AL 35135 · last Apr 5, first Nov 1
- Eastaboga, AL 36260 · last Mar 23, first Nov 9
- Ragland, AL 35131 · last Mar 23, first Nov 9
- Wattsville, AL 35182 · last Apr 5, first Nov 1
- Munford, AL 36268 · last Mar 23, first Nov 9
- Talladega, AL 35160 · last Apr 5, first Nov 1
- Cropwell, AL 35054 · last Apr 5, first Nov 1
- Ohatchee, AL 36271 · last Mar 19, first Nov 13
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lincoln, AL?
- For ZIP code 35096, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Talladega 10 Nne, AL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 14.
- When is the first frost in Lincoln, AL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 4. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 25, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 35096?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 225 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.