Frost dates for 36908Gilbertown, AL
The average last spring frost in Gilbertown is March 17 and the average first fall frost is November 9, giving a typical growing season of about 237 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 17
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 9
- Growing season
- 237 days
Safer after Apr 7 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 25 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 6 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 12 · Apr 1 · Apr 18 | Oct 17 · Oct 31 · Nov 15 | 213 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 24 · Mar 17 · Apr 7 | Oct 25 · Nov 9 · Dec 1 | 237 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 31 · Feb 28 · Mar 23 | Nov 3 · Nov 23 · Dec 23 | 268 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Gilbertown
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 14 – Apr 22 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 2 – Jul 20 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 14 – Mar 17 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 16 – May 17 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 3 – Apr 1 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 16 – May 17 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – Jul 30 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – May 17 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – May 17 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – Aug 22 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – Jul 20 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – May 17 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – May 2 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Apr 1 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Apr 16 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 3 – Jan 30 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 27 – Mar 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Jul 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Jul 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Aug 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – May 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Sep 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Apr 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 30 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Mar 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – May 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 15 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 30 – Nov 30 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 36908 is matched to the NOAA station Waynesboro 2 W, MS, 38.8 km away, at 200 ft elevation (33 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro 2 W, MS (used) | 200 ft | Mar 17 | Nov 9 |
| P Harrison Archusa, MS | 216 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 16 |
| Quitman 2 Nne, MS | 213 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 10 |
| Chatom, AL | 285 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 8 |
Frost dates near Gilbertown
- Silas, AL 36919 · last Mar 17, first Nov 9
- Needham, AL 36915 · last Mar 14, first Nov 16
- Melvin, AL 36913 · last Mar 14, first Nov 16
- Toxey, AL 36921 · last Mar 10, first Nov 21
- Coffeeville, AL 36524 · last Mar 18, first Nov 12
- Butler, AL 36904 · last Mar 14, first Nov 16
- Millry, AL 36558 · last Mar 26, first Nov 8
- Frankville, AL 36538 · last Mar 18, first Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Gilbertown, AL?
- For ZIP code 36908, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 17, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Waynesboro 2 W, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 7.
- When is the first frost in Gilbertown, AL?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 9. 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 36908?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 237 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.