Akron, AL frost dates
Last spring frostMar 17median date
First fall frostNov 11median date
Growing season239 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Akron compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Akron falls between February 23 and April 6, a 42-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 27 and December 3.
- The median last frost is 6 days earlier than the Alabama median of Mar 23.
- Its 239-day growing season is longer than 66% of the 574 Alabama places with a regular frost season (state median 231 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8b, where the median is Mar 16.
- The weather station records an average of 44 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Tuscaloosa, AL, 47 km away, the last frost here is 1 day earlier than there and the growing season is 2 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 23 |
| 50% (median) | March 17 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 6 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 27 |
| 50% (median) | November 11 |
| 90% (late) | December 3 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Akron, AL
Akron, AL frost dates — last frost Mar 17, first frost Nov 11, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 7Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 21
Plant for fall: Oct 28 to Dec 2
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Akron, AL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Feb 17 – Mar 24 | Sep 16 – Oct 14 |
| Kale | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Broccoli | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Okra | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — |
| Basil | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 24 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | Mar 31 – Apr 7 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | — | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | — | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 24 | Aug 19 – Sep 2 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 24 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 31 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 31 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 28 – Dec 2 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Greensboro 2 Wnw, AL weather station, 18 km away (elevation 279 ft (85 m)).
Frost dates near Akron
- Sawyerville Mar 17 · Nov 11
- Moundville Mar 17 · Nov 11
- Knoxville Mar 12 · Nov 15
- Greensboro Mar 17 · Nov 11
- Eutaw Mar 19 · Nov 8
- Fosters Mar 12 · Nov 15
- Clinton Mar 19 · Nov 8
- Forkland Mar 16 · Nov 14
- Boligee Mar 19 · Nov 8
- Ralph Mar 12 · Nov 15
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Akron, AL?
The median last spring frost in Akron, AL is March 17. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 6, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Akron, AL?
The median first fall frost is November 11, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 27.
How long is the growing season in Akron, AL?
About 239 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Akron, AL?
Akron, AL is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.