Frost dates for 36583Tibbie, AL
The average last spring frost in Tibbie is March 26 and the average first fall frost is November 8, giving a typical growing season of about 228 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 26
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 8
- Growing season
- 228 days
Safer after Apr 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 25 (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 21 · Apr 8 · Apr 24 | Oct 15 · Oct 29 · Nov 12 | 204 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 3 · Mar 26 · Apr 11 | Oct 25 · Nov 8 · Nov 27 | 228 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 17 · Mar 10 · Mar 31 | Nov 2 · Nov 20 · Dec 12 | 255 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Tibbie
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 36583 is matched to the NOAA station Chatom, AL, 10.1 km away, at 285 ft elevation (118 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatom, AL (used) | 285 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 8 |
| Jackson, AL | 220 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 12 |
| Whatley, AL | 170 ft | Mar 22 | Nov 8 |
| Waynesboro 2 W, MS | 200 ft | Mar 17 | Nov 9 |
Frost dates near Tibbie
- Wagarville, AL 36585 · last Mar 18, first Nov 12
- Chatom, AL 36518 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Sunflower, AL 36581 · last Mar 18, first Nov 12
- Saint Stephens, AL 36569 · last Mar 18, first Nov 12
- Fruitdale, AL 36539 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Leroy, AL 36548 · last Mar 18, first Nov 12
- Mc Intosh, AL 36553 · last Mar 18, first Nov 12
- Deer Park, AL 36529 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Tibbie, AL?
- For ZIP code 36583, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Chatom, AL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 11.
- When is the first frost in Tibbie, AL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 8. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 25, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 36583?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 228 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.