Frost dates for 36460Monroeville, AL
The average last spring frost in Monroeville is March 10 and the average first fall frost is November 17, giving a typical growing season of about 251 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 10
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 17
- Growing season
- 251 days
Safer after Mar 31 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 14 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 6 · Mar 28 · Apr 13 | Oct 22 · Nov 5 · Nov 22 | 224 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 16 · Mar 10 · Mar 31 | Nov 1 · Nov 17 · Dec 6 | 251 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 26 · Feb 22 · Mar 17 | Nov 11 · Dec 1 · Jan 3 | 286 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Monroeville
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 7 – Apr 15 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 26 – Jul 28 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 7 – Mar 10 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 24 – Mar 25 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – Aug 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 26 – May 10 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 26 – Aug 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 26 – Jul 28 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – Apr 25 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 25 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Apr 9 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 27 – Jan 23 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Feb 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Jul 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 10 – Feb 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Apr 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 24 – Sep 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Oct 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 7 – Dec 8 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 36460 is matched to the NOAA station Evergreen Middleton Fld, AL, 30.3 km away, at 258 ft elevation (47 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Middleton Fld, AL (used) | 258 ft | Mar 10 | Nov 17 |
| Evergreen, AL | 290 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 19 |
| Whatley, AL | 170 ft | Mar 22 | Nov 8 |
| Atmore, AL | 300 ft | Feb 28 | Nov 27 |
Frost dates near Monroeville
- Monroeville, AL 36461 · last Mar 10, first Nov 17
- Mexia, AL 36458 · last Feb 28, first Nov 27
- Excel, AL 36439 · last Feb 28, first Nov 27
- Frisco City, AL 36445 · last Feb 28, first Nov 27
- Peterman, AL 36471 · last Mar 10, first Nov 17
- Perdue Hill, AL 36470 · last Feb 28, first Nov 27
- Repton, AL 36475 · last Mar 10, first Nov 17
- Megargel, AL 36457 · last Feb 28, first Nov 27
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Monroeville, AL?
- For ZIP code 36460, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 10, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Evergreen Middleton Fld, AL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 31.
- When is the first frost in Monroeville, AL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 36460?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 251 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.