Frost dates for 35571Hodges, AL
The average last spring frost in Hodges is March 31 and the average first fall frost is November 4, giving a typical growing season of about 221 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 31
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 4
- Growing season
- 221 days
Safer after Apr 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 21 (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 27 · Apr 11 · Apr 30 | Oct 13 · Oct 26 · Nov 9 | 198 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 13 · Mar 31 · Apr 16 | Oct 21 · Nov 4 · Nov 24 | 221 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 26 · Mar 17 · Apr 3 | Nov 1 · Nov 16 · Dec 5 | 245 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Hodges
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 28 – May 6 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 16 – Jul 15 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 28 – Mar 31 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 17 – Apr 15 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jul 25 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – May 31 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – Aug 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – Jul 15 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – May 16 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 15 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 30 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 13 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Jul 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Feb 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 31 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – May 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Apr 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – May 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 25 – Nov 25 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 35571 is matched to the NOAA station Russellville #2, AL, 28 km away, at 830 ft elevation (16 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville #2, AL (used) | 830 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 4 |
| Russellville 4 Sse, AL | 720 ft | Apr 5 | Oct 28 |
| Hamilton 3 S, AL | 435 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 27 |
| Haleyville, AL | 920 ft | Mar 29 | Nov 9 |
Frost dates near Hodges
- Vina, AL 35593 · last Apr 11, first Oct 27
- Hackleburg, AL 35564 · last Mar 29, first Nov 9
- Spruce Pine, AL 35585 · last Mar 31, first Nov 4
- Red Bay, AL 35582 · last Apr 9, first Oct 28
- Hamilton, AL 35570 · last Apr 11, first Oct 27
- Phil Campbell, AL 35581 · last Mar 29, first Nov 9
- Golden, MS 38847 · last Apr 9, first Oct 28
- Bear Creek, AL 35543 · last Mar 29, first Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Hodges, AL?
- For ZIP code 35571, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 31, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Russellville #2, AL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 16.
- When is the first frost in Hodges, AL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 4. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 21, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 35571?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 221 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.