Frost dates for 36907Cuba, AL
The average last spring frost in Cuba is March 14 and the average first fall frost is November 12, giving a typical growing season of about 245 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 14
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 12
- Growing season
- 245 days
Safer after Apr 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 29 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 9 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 9 · Mar 30 · Apr 17 | Oct 22 · Nov 2 · Nov 17 | 218 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 22 · Mar 14 · Apr 1 | Oct 29 · Nov 12 · Dec 1 | 245 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 31 · Feb 27 · Mar 18 | Nov 8 · Nov 27 · Dec 25 | 275 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Cuba
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 11 – Apr 19 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 30 – Jul 23 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 11 – Mar 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Aug 2 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – May 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Aug 25 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Jul 23 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Apr 29 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 29 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 13 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 31 – Jan 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Jul 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Sep 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Oct 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 18 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 2 – Dec 3 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 36907 is matched to the NOAA station Meridian Naas, MS, 24.7 km away, at 271 ft elevation (21 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Naas, MS (used) | 271 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 12 |
| Livingston, AL | 128 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 9 |
| Meridian Key Fld, MS | 294 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 12 |
| Demopolis L&D, AL | 100 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 14 |
Frost dates near Cuba
- York, AL 36925 · last Mar 20, first Nov 9
- Toomsuba, MS 39364 · last Mar 14, first Nov 12
- Lauderdale, MS 39335 · last Mar 14, first Nov 12
- Bellamy, AL 36901 · last Mar 20, first Nov 9
- Lisman, AL 36912 · last Mar 18, first Nov 10
- Ward, AL 36922 · last Mar 20, first Nov 9
- Livingston, AL 35470 · last Mar 20, first Nov 9
- Meridian, MS 39304 · last Mar 16, first Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Cuba, AL?
- For ZIP code 36907, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Meridian Naas, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 1.
- When is the first frost in Cuba, AL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 12. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 29, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 36907?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 245 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.