Dickinson, AL frost dates
Last spring frostMar 22median date
First fall frostNov 8median date
Growing season231 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Dickinson compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Dickinson falls between March 3 and April 9, a 37-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 24 and November 28.
- The median last frost is 1 day earlier than the Alabama median of Mar 23.
- Its 231-day growing season is longer than 47% of the 574 Alabama places with a regular frost season (state median 231 days).
- The last frost is 6 days later 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 46 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 3 |
| 50% (median) | March 22 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 9 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 24 |
| 50% (median) | November 8 |
| 90% (late) | November 28 |
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 Dickinson, AL
Dickinson, AL frost dates — last frost Mar 22, first frost Nov 8, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 26
Plant for fall: Oct 25 to Nov 29
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Dickinson, AL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Feb 22 – Mar 29 | Sep 13 – Oct 11 |
| Kale | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Broccoli | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Okra | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — |
| Basil | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 1 | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 1 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 29 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | — | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | — | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 22 – Mar 1 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 29 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 29 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 22 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 8 – Apr 5 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 29 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 25 – Nov 29 |
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 Whatley, AL weather station, 13 km away (elevation 171 ft (52 m)).
Frost dates near Dickinson
- Fulton Mar 17 · Nov 9
- Grove Hill Mar 22 · Nov 8
- Whatley Mar 22 · Nov 8
- Lower Peach Tree Mar 17 · Nov 9
- Thomasville Mar 10 · Nov 21
- Franklin Mar 22 · Nov 8
- Pine Hill Mar 10 · Nov 21
- Jackson Mar 18 · Nov 12
- Campbell Mar 10 · Nov 21
- Coy Mar 18 · Nov 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Dickinson, AL?
The median last spring frost in Dickinson, AL is March 22. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 9, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Dickinson, AL?
The median first fall frost is November 8, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 24.
How long is the growing season in Dickinson, AL?
About 231 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Dickinson, AL?
Dickinson, AL is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.