Frost dates for 36256Daviston, AL
The average last spring frost in Daviston is March 26 and the average first fall frost is November 8, giving a typical growing season of about 227 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 26
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 8
- Growing season
- 227 days
Safer after Apr 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 27 (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 23 · Apr 8 · Apr 24 | Oct 18 · Oct 30 · Nov 11 | 205 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 5 · Mar 26 · Apr 12 | Oct 27 · Nov 8 · Nov 26 | 227 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 19 · Mar 12 · Mar 31 | Nov 4 · Nov 20 · Dec 11 | 254 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Daviston
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 23 – May 1 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 11 – Jul 19 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 23 – Mar 26 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – Jul 29 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – May 26 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – Aug 21 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – Jul 19 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – May 11 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 10 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 25 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 12 – Feb 8 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Jul 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Aug 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Feb 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – May 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Sep 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 14 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 29 – Nov 29 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 36256 is matched to the NOAA station Alexander City, AL, 20.6 km away, at 640 ft elevation (137 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander City, AL (used) | 640 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 8 |
| Camp Hill 2Nw, AL | 680 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 27 |
| Ashland 3 Ene, AL | 1,022 ft | Apr 4 | Nov 1 |
| Lafayette 2W, AL | 740 ft | Apr 9 | Oct 30 |
Frost dates near Daviston
- Jacksons Gap, AL 36861 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Alexander City, AL 35011 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Cragford, AL 36255 · last Apr 4, first Nov 1
- Wadley, AL 36276 · last Apr 2, first Nov 3
- Dadeville, AL 36853 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Millerville, AL 36267 · last Apr 4, first Nov 1
- Ashland, AL 36251 · last Apr 4, first Nov 1
- East Tallassee, AL 36023 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Daviston, AL?
- For ZIP code 36256, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Alexander City, AL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 12.
- When is the first frost in Daviston, AL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 8. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 27, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 36256?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 227 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.