Frost dates for 36343Gordon, AL
The average last spring frost in Gordon is March 1 and the average first fall frost is November 27, giving a typical growing season of about 270 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 1
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 27
- Growing season
- 270 days
Safer after Mar 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 8 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 24 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) | Feb 23 · Mar 16 · Apr 5 | Oct 30 · Nov 13 · Dec 1 | 242 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 2 · Mar 1 · Mar 21 | Nov 8 · Nov 27 · Dec 28 | 270 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 7 · Feb 9 · Mar 10 | Nov 19 · Dec 22 · Jan 21 | 308 days | 97% |
Planting calendar for Gordon
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 | Jan 29 – Apr 6 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 17 – Aug 7 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 29 – Mar 1 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 15 – Mar 16 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Aug 17 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 17 – May 1 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 17 – Sep 9 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 17 – Aug 7 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Apr 16 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 16 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 31 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 18 – Jan 14 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Sep 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 1 – Jan 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Sep 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Apr 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Oct 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Mar 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 3 – Oct 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Oct 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Sep 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 2 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 17 – Dec 18 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 36343 is matched to the NOAA station Marianna Muni Ap, FL, 30 km away, at 113 ft elevation (71 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marianna Muni Ap, FL (used) | 113 ft | Mar 1 | Nov 27 |
| Donalsonville, GA | 150 ft | Mar 6 | Nov 23 |
| Headland, AL | 370 ft | Mar 5 | Nov 24 |
| Dothan Rgnl Ap, AL | 370 ft | Mar 1 | Nov 24 |
Frost dates near Gordon
- Pansey, AL 36370 · last Mar 1, first Nov 27
- Cedar Springs, GA 39832 · last Mar 6, first Nov 23
- Jakin, GA 39861 · last Mar 6, first Nov 23
- Ashford, AL 36312 · last Mar 1, first Nov 24
- Malone, FL 32445 · last Mar 1, first Nov 27
- Bascom, FL 32423 · last Mar 1, first Nov 27
- Cottonwood, AL 36320 · last Mar 1, first Nov 27
- Cowarts, AL 36321 · last Mar 1, first Nov 24
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Gordon, AL?
- For ZIP code 36343, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Marianna Muni Ap, FL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 21.
- When is the first frost in Gordon, AL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 27. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 8, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 36343?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 270 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.