Frost dates for 36046Lapine, AL
The average last spring frost in Lapine is March 31 and the average first fall frost is November 5, giving a typical growing season of about 220 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 31
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 5
- Growing season
- 220 days
Safer after Apr 17 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 24 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 2 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 25 · Apr 12 · Apr 29 | Oct 15 · Oct 27 · Nov 8 | 198 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 12 · Mar 31 · Apr 17 | Oct 24 · Nov 5 · Nov 22 | 220 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 21 · Mar 15 · Apr 4 | Nov 1 · Nov 16 · Dec 6 | 245 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lapine
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 16 |
| 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 26 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – May 31 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – Aug 18 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – Jul 16 |
| 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 6 – Jul 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Feb 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 31 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – May 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Apr 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – May 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 11 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 26 – Nov 26 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 36046 is matched to the NOAA station Highland Home, AL, 9.9 km away, at 433 ft elevation (7 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Home, AL (used) | 433 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 5 |
| Highland Home #2, AL | 555 ft | Mar 12 | Nov 18 |
| Highland Home 2 S, AL | 614 ft | Mar 4 | Nov 26 |
| Troy Muni Ap, AL | 397 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 10 |
Frost dates near Lapine
- Highland Home, AL 36041 · last Mar 31, first Nov 5
- Ramer, AL 36069 · last Mar 31, first Nov 5
- Honoraville, AL 36042 · last Mar 31, first Nov 5
- Petrey, AL 36062 · last Mar 31, first Nov 5
- Grady, AL 36036 · last Mar 31, first Nov 5
- Letohatchee, AL 36047 · last Mar 13, first Nov 13
- Goshen, AL 36035 · last Mar 18, first Nov 10
- Pine Level, AL 36065 · last Mar 18, first Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lapine, AL?
- For ZIP code 36046, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 31, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Highland Home, AL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 17.
- When is the first frost in Lapine, AL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 5. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 24, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 36046?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 220 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.