Frost dates for 36442Florala, AL
The average last spring frost in Florala is March 4 and the average first fall frost is November 26, giving a typical growing season of about 265 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 4
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 26
- Growing season
- 265 days
Safer after Mar 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 7 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 23 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 24 · Mar 19 · Apr 7 | Oct 28 · Nov 11 · Dec 1 | 238 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 6 · Mar 4 · Mar 22 | Nov 7 · Nov 26 · Dec 25 | 265 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 18 · Feb 15 · Mar 14 | Nov 17 · Dec 13 · Jan 19 | 299 days | 97% |
Planting calendar for Florala
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 1 – Apr 9 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 20 – Aug 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 1 – Mar 4 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 3 – May 4 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 18 – Mar 19 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 3 – May 4 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Aug 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 20 – May 4 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – May 4 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 20 – Sep 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 20 – Aug 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – May 4 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 27 – Apr 19 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 19 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Apr 3 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 21 – Jan 17 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 26 – Sep 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 4 – Feb 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Sep 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Apr 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Oct 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Mar 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 2 – Oct 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Oct 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Sep 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 16 – Dec 17 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 36442 is matched to the NOAA station Florala Muni Ap, AL, 3.8 km away, at 314 ft elevation (35 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florala Muni Ap, AL (used) | 314 ft | Mar 4 | Nov 26 |
| Crestview Bob Sikes Ap, FL | 190 ft | Mar 21 | Nov 12 |
| Andalusia Opp Ap, AL | 310 ft | Feb 28 | Nov 28 |
| Andalusia 3 W, AL | 250 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 9 |
Frost dates near Florala
- Lockhart, AL 36455 · last Mar 4, first Nov 26
- Paxton, FL 32538 · last Mar 4, first Nov 26
- Laurel Hill, FL 32567 · last Mar 21, first Nov 12
- Defuniak Springs, FL 32433 · last Mar 21, first Nov 12
- Kinston, AL 36453 · last Mar 9, first Nov 21
- Samson, AL 36477 · last Mar 23, first Nov 7
- Wing, AL 36483 · last Mar 21, first Nov 12
- Crestview, FL 32539 · last Mar 21, first Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Florala, AL?
- For ZIP code 36442, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 4, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Florala Muni Ap, AL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 22.
- When is the first frost in Florala, AL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 7, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 36442?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 265 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.