Citronelle, AL frost dates
Last spring frostMar 3median date
First fall frostNov 25median date
Growing season267 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Citronelle compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Citronelle falls between February 6 and March 21, a 43-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 8 and December 22.
- The median last frost is 20 days earlier than the Alabama median of Mar 23.
- Its 267-day growing season is longer than 93% of the 574 Alabama places with a regular frost season (state median 231 days).
- The last frost is 13 days earlier than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 21 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Mobile, AL, 42 km away, the last frost here is 10 days later than there and the growing season is 21 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 6 |
| 50% (median) | March 3 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 21 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 8 |
| 50% (median) | November 25 |
| 90% (late) | December 22 |
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 Citronelle, AL
Citronelle, AL frost dates — last frost Mar 3, first frost Nov 25, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 9 to Dec 23Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 28
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 4
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 24Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 10Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 10Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Apr 7
Plant for fall: Nov 11 to Dec 16
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Citronelle, AL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Feb 3 – Mar 10 | Sep 30 – Oct 28 |
| Kale | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Broccoli | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Cabbage | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Okra | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — |
| Basil | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 20 – Feb 10 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 20 – Feb 10 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 27 – Mar 10 | Oct 14 – Nov 4 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | Mar 17 – Mar 24 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | — | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | — | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 10 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 10 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 17 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 17 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 11 – Dec 16 |
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 Mobile, AL weather station, 40 km away (elevation 207 ft (63 m)).
Frost dates near Citronelle
- Chunchula Feb 28 · Nov 25
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- Mount Vernon Feb 28 · Nov 25
- Bucks Feb 28 · Nov 25
- Axis Feb 28 · Nov 25
- Calvert Feb 28 · Nov 25
- Wilmer Mar 3 · Nov 25
- Vinegar Bend Mar 26 · Nov 8
- Creola Feb 28 · Nov 25
- Saraland Mar 3 · Nov 25
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Citronelle, AL?
The median last spring frost in Citronelle, AL is March 3. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 21, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Citronelle, AL?
The median first fall frost is November 25, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 8.
How long is the growing season in Citronelle, AL?
About 267 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Citronelle, AL?
Citronelle, AL is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.