Frost dates for 35551Delmar, AL
The average last spring frost in Delmar is March 29 and the average first fall frost is November 9, giving a typical growing season of about 228 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 29
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 9
- Growing season
- 228 days
Safer after Apr 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 25 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 6 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 21 · Apr 10 · Apr 28 | Oct 16 · Oct 30 · Nov 15 | 203 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 5 · Mar 29 · Apr 16 | Oct 25 · Nov 9 · Nov 28 | 228 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 20 · Mar 14 · Apr 3 | Nov 4 · Nov 21 · Dec 12 | 252 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Delmar
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 26 – May 4 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – Jul 20 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 26 – Mar 29 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 28 – May 29 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 15 – Apr 13 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 28 – May 29 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – Jul 30 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 29 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – May 29 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – Aug 22 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – Jul 20 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – May 29 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – May 14 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 13 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 28 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 11 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Jul 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Feb 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Jul 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Aug 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – May 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Sep 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 30 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 15 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 30 – Nov 30 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 35551 is matched to the NOAA station Haleyville, AL, 7.3 km away, at 920 ft elevation (18 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haleyville, AL (used) | 920 ft | Mar 29 | Nov 9 |
| Russellville 4 Sse, AL | 720 ft | Apr 5 | Oct 28 |
| Winfield 2 Sw, AL | 520 ft | Apr 4 | Nov 1 |
| Hamilton 3 S, AL | 435 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 27 |
Frost dates near Delmar
- Haleyville, AL 35565 · last Mar 29, first Nov 9
- Natural Bridge, AL 35577 · last Mar 29, first Nov 9
- Bear Creek, AL 35543 · last Mar 29, first Nov 9
- Lynn, AL 35575 · last Mar 30, first Nov 4
- Double Springs, AL 35553 · last Apr 4, first Nov 1
- Brilliant, AL 35548 · last Apr 4, first Nov 1
- Phil Campbell, AL 35581 · last Mar 29, first Nov 9
- Hackleburg, AL 35564 · last Mar 29, first Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Delmar, AL?
- For ZIP code 35551, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 29, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Haleyville, AL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 16.
- When is the first frost in Delmar, AL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 9. 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 35551?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 228 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.