Frost dates for 36031Fort Davis, AL
The average last spring frost in Fort Davis is March 25 and the average first fall frost is November 8, giving a typical growing season of about 228 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 25
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 8
- Growing season
- 228 days
Safer after Apr 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 26 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 5 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 19 · Apr 6 · Apr 23 | Oct 18 · Oct 30 · Nov 12 | 206 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 3 · Mar 25 · Apr 13 | Oct 26 · Nov 8 · Nov 27 | 228 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 16 · Mar 10 · Mar 31 | Nov 3 · Nov 21 · Dec 14 | 255 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Fort Davis
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 22 – Apr 30 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – Jul 19 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 22 – Mar 25 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Jul 29 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 25 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Aug 21 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Jul 19 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – May 10 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 9 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 24 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 7 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Jul 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Aug 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – May 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Sep 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Mar 31 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 14 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 29 – Nov 29 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 36031 is matched to the NOAA station Milstead, AL, 24.8 km away, at 215 ft elevation (57 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milstead, AL (used) | 215 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 8 |
| Union Springs 9 S, AL | 440 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 6 |
| Montgomery 6Sw, AL | 225 ft | Mar 4 | Nov 18 |
| Auburn No.2, AL | 545 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 17 |
Frost dates near Fort Davis
- Union Springs, AL 36089 · last Mar 25, first Nov 6
- Fitzpatrick, AL 36029 · last Mar 25, first Nov 8
- Hardaway, AL 36039 · last Mar 25, first Nov 8
- Tuskegee Institute, AL 36087 · last Mar 25, first Nov 8
- Perote, AL 36061 · last Mar 25, first Nov 6
- Tuskegee, AL 36083 · last Mar 25, first Nov 8
- Shorter, AL 36075 · last Mar 25, first Nov 8
- Cecil, AL 36013 · last Mar 25, first Nov 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Fort Davis, AL?
- For ZIP code 36031, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Milstead, AL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 13.
- When is the first frost in Fort Davis, AL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 8. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 26, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 36031?
- 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.