Frost dates for 35745Estillfork, AL
The average last spring frost in Estillfork is April 6 and the average first fall frost is October 29, giving a typical growing season of about 204 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 6
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 29
- Growing season
- 204 days
Safer after Apr 25 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 154 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) | Apr 2 · Apr 21 · May 8 | Oct 7 · Oct 21 · Nov 1 | 182 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 19 · Apr 6 · Apr 25 | Oct 16 · Oct 29 · Nov 11 | 204 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 6 · Mar 26 · Apr 10 | Oct 25 · Nov 6 · Nov 24 | 229 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Estillfork
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 6 – May 12 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 22 – Jul 9 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 6 – Apr 6 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 23 – Apr 21 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jul 19 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Jun 6 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Aug 11 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Jul 9 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – May 22 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 21 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – May 6 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Feb 19 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jul 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – May 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Aug 4 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 19 – Nov 19 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 35745 is matched to the NOAA station Winchester 5Se, TN, 30.4 km away, at 941 ft elevation (140 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester 5Se, TN (used) | 941 ft | Apr 6 | Oct 29 |
| Scottsboro, AL | 615 ft | Apr 4 | Oct 30 |
| Scottsboro 2 Ne, AL | 636 ft | Apr 2 | Oct 30 |
| Bridgeport 5 Nw, AL | 664 ft | Apr 7 | Oct 31 |
Frost dates near Estillfork
- Princeton, AL 35766 · last Apr 6, first Oct 29
- Hollytree, AL 35751 · last Apr 4, first Oct 30
- Trenton, AL 35774 · last Apr 4, first Oct 30
- Huntland, TN 37345 · last Apr 6, first Oct 29
- Scottsboro, AL 35768 · last Apr 4, first Oct 30
- Fackler, AL 35746 · last Apr 4, first Oct 30
- Elora, TN 37328 · last Apr 7, first Oct 28
- New Market, AL 35761 · last Apr 7, first Oct 28
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Estillfork, AL?
- For ZIP code 35745, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 6, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Winchester 5Se, TN weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 25.
- When is the first frost in Estillfork, AL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 29. 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 35745?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 204 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.