Frost dates for 36061Perote, AL
The average last spring frost in Perote is March 25 and the average first fall frost is November 6, giving a typical growing season of about 226 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 25
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 6
- Growing season
- 226 days
Safer after Apr 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 24 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 3 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 18 · Apr 7 · Apr 24 | Oct 15 · Oct 29 · Nov 11 | 204 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 25 · Apr 13 | Oct 24 · Nov 6 · Nov 25 | 226 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 9 · Mar 9 · Mar 30 | Nov 1 · Nov 17 · Dec 11 | 255 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Perote
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 17 |
| 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 27 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 25 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Aug 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Jul 17 |
| 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 7 – Jul 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Aug 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – May 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Sep 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Mar 31 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 27 – Nov 27 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 36061 is matched to the NOAA station Union Springs 9 S, AL, 9.6 km away, at 440 ft elevation (19 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Springs 9 S, AL (used) | 440 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 6 |
| Clayton, AL | 569 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 19 |
| Troy Muni Ap, AL | 397 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 10 |
| Troy, AL | 542 ft | Mar 10 | Nov 21 |
Frost dates near Perote
- Union Springs, AL 36089 · last Mar 25, first Nov 6
- Midway, AL 36053 · last Mar 25, first Nov 6
- Fort Davis, AL 36031 · last Mar 25, first Nov 8
- Fitzpatrick, AL 36029 · last Mar 25, first Nov 8
- Hardaway, AL 36039 · last Mar 25, first Nov 8
- Banks, AL 36005 · last Mar 10, first Nov 21
- Mathews, AL 36052 · last Mar 4, first Nov 18
- Clayton, AL 36016 · last Mar 11, first Nov 19
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Perote, AL?
- For ZIP code 36061, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Union Springs 9 S, AL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 13.
- When is the first frost in Perote, AL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 6. 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 36061?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 226 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.