Capshaw, AL frost dates
Last spring frostMar 31median date
First fall frostNov 1median date
Growing season215 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Capshaw compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Capshaw falls between March 14 and April 16, a 33-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 19 and November 15.
- The median last frost is 8 days later than the Alabama median of Mar 23.
- Its 215-day growing season is longer than 19% of the 574 Alabama places with a regular frost season (state median 231 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8a, where the median is Mar 29.
- The weather station records an average of 76 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Huntsville, AL, 20 km away, the last frost here is 7 days later than there and the growing season is 14 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 14 |
| 50% (median) | March 31 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 16 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 19 |
| 50% (median) | November 1 |
| 90% (late) | November 15 |
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 Capshaw, AL
Capshaw, AL frost dates — last frost Mar 31, first frost Nov 1, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 28
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 28
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Apr 21 to May 5Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 5
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 21Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Transplant outside: Apr 14 to May 5
Plant for fall: Oct 18 to Nov 22
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Capshaw, AL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Mar 3 – Apr 7 | Sep 6 – Oct 4 |
| Kale | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Broccoli | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Okra | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Apr 21 – May 5 | Apr 21 – May 5 | — |
| Basil | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 24 – Apr 7 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 3 – Mar 10 | Apr 14 – Apr 21 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 3 – Mar 10 | — | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 3 – Mar 10 | — | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 3 – Mar 10 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 10 – Apr 7 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 10 – Apr 7 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 14 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 7 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 7 – Apr 28 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 14 – May 5 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 18 – Nov 22 |
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 Belle Mina 2 N, AL weather station, 12 km away (elevation 604 ft (184 m)).
Frost dates near Capshaw
- Harvest Mar 20 · Nov 12
- Madison Mar 24 · Nov 8
- Belle Mina Mar 31 · Nov 1
- Toney Mar 30 · Nov 4
- Mooresville Mar 31 · Nov 1
- Athens Mar 20 · Nov 12
- Tanner Mar 27 · Nov 3
- Normal Mar 24 · Nov 8
- Huntsville Mar 24 · Nov 8
- Meridianville Mar 30 · Nov 4
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Capshaw, AL?
The median last spring frost in Capshaw, AL is March 31. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 16, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Capshaw, AL?
The median first fall frost is November 1, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 19.
How long is the growing season in Capshaw, AL?
About 215 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Capshaw, AL?
Capshaw, AL is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.