Frost dates for 36776Sawyerville, AL
The average last spring frost in Sawyerville is March 18 and the average first fall frost is November 12, giving a typical growing season of about 240 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 18
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 12
- Growing season
- 240 days
Safer after Apr 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 30 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 11 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 13 · Apr 2 · Apr 19 | Oct 21 · Nov 1 · Nov 17 | 215 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 25 · Mar 18 · Apr 6 | Oct 30 · Nov 12 · Dec 1 | 240 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 5 · Mar 3 · Mar 26 | Nov 7 · Nov 24 · Dec 21 | 266 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Sawyerville
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 15 – Apr 23 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 3 – Jul 23 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 15 – Mar 18 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 17 – May 18 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 4 – Apr 2 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 17 – May 18 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Aug 2 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – May 18 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – May 18 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Aug 25 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 3 – Jul 23 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – May 18 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 3 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Apr 2 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Apr 17 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 4 – Jan 31 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 2 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Mar 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 2 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Jul 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Feb 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – May 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Sep 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Apr 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Oct 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Mar 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 18 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 2 – Dec 3 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 36776 is matched to the NOAA station Greensboro, AL, 17 km away, at 249 ft elevation (36 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, AL (used) | 249 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 12 |
| Greensboro 2 Wnw, AL | 280 ft | Mar 17 | Nov 11 |
| Demopolis L&D, AL | 100 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 14 |
| Gainesville Lock, AL | 125 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 8 |
Frost dates near Sawyerville
- Akron, AL 35441 · last Mar 18, first Nov 12
- Greensboro, AL 36744 · last Mar 18, first Nov 12
- Forkland, AL 36740 · last Mar 16, first Nov 14
- Moundville, AL 35474 · last Mar 18, first Nov 12
- Eutaw, AL 35462 · last Mar 19, first Nov 8
- Knoxville, AL 35469 · last Mar 12, first Nov 15
- Gallion, AL 36742 · last Mar 16, first Nov 14
- Boligee, AL 35443 · last Mar 19, first Nov 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Sawyerville, AL?
- For ZIP code 36776, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 18, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Greensboro, AL weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 6.
- When is the first frost in Sawyerville, AL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 12. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 30, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 36776?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 240 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.