Frost dates for 36047Letohatchee, AL
The average last spring frost in Letohatchee is March 13 and the average first fall frost is November 13, giving a typical growing season of about 244 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 13
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 13
- Growing season
- 244 days
Safer after Mar 31 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 31 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 10 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 5 · Mar 29 · Apr 16 | Oct 21 · Nov 3 · Nov 18 | 220 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 20 · Mar 13 · Mar 31 | Oct 31 · Nov 13 · Dec 1 | 244 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 30 · Feb 27 · Mar 19 | Nov 8 · Nov 25 · Dec 24 | 272 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Letohatchee
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 10 – Apr 18 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 29 – Jul 24 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 10 – Mar 13 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 27 – Mar 28 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – Aug 3 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – May 13 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – Aug 26 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – Jul 24 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Apr 28 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 28 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Apr 12 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 30 – Jan 26 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Feb 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Jul 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 13 – Feb 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Apr 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Sep 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Apr 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Oct 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 19 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 3 – Dec 4 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 36047 is matched to the NOAA station Montgomery Ap, AL, 24.9 km away, at 202 ft elevation (57 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Ap, AL (used) | 202 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 13 |
| Highland Home #2, AL | 555 ft | Mar 12 | Nov 18 |
| Highland Home 2 S, AL | 614 ft | Mar 4 | Nov 26 |
| Greenville Crenshaw Ap, AL | 451 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 20 |
Frost dates near Letohatchee
- Fort Deposit, AL 36032 · last Mar 28, first Nov 7
- Hope Hull, AL 36043 · last Mar 13, first Nov 13
- Hayneville, AL 36040 · last Mar 13, first Nov 13
- Ramer, AL 36069 · last Mar 31, first Nov 5
- Lapine, AL 36046 · last Mar 31, first Nov 5
- Honoraville, AL 36042 · last Mar 31, first Nov 5
- Highland Home, AL 36041 · last Mar 31, first Nov 5
- Lowndesboro, AL 36752 · last Mar 13, first Nov 13
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Letohatchee, AL?
- For ZIP code 36047, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 13, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Montgomery Ap, AL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 31.
- When is the first frost in Letohatchee, AL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 13. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 31, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 36047?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 244 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.