Fulton, AL frost dates
Last spring frostMar 17median date
First fall frostNov 9median date
Growing season237 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Fulton compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Fulton falls between February 26 and April 7, a 40-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 26 and November 29.
- The median last frost is 6 days earlier than the Alabama median of Mar 23.
- Its 237-day growing season is longer than 61% 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 47 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 26 |
| 50% (median) | March 17 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 7 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 26 |
| 50% (median) | November 9 |
| 90% (late) | November 29 |
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 Fulton, AL
Fulton, AL frost dates — last frost Mar 17, first frost Nov 9, 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 14 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
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 17 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 7Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
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 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 21
Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 30
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Fulton, 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 14 – Oct 12 |
| Kale | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Broccoli | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| 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 17 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 24 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | Mar 31 – Apr 7 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | — | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| 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 17 – Aug 31 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 24 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 31 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 31 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 26 – Nov 30 |
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 Thomasville 2 S, AL weather station, 10 km away (elevation 351 ft (107 m)).
Frost dates near Fulton
- Dickinson Mar 22 · Nov 8
- Grove Hill Mar 22 · Nov 8
- Thomasville Mar 10 · Nov 21
- Lower Peach Tree Mar 17 · Nov 9
- Whatley Mar 22 · Nov 8
- Pine Hill Mar 10 · Nov 21
- Franklin Mar 22 · Nov 8
- Dixons Mills Mar 10 · Nov 21
- Campbell Mar 10 · Nov 21
- Coy Mar 18 · Nov 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Fulton, AL?
The median last spring frost in Fulton, AL is March 17. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 7, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Fulton, AL?
The median first fall frost is November 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 26.
How long is the growing season in Fulton, AL?
About 237 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Fulton, AL?
Fulton, AL is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.