Geraldine, AL frost dates
Last spring frostMar 31median date
First fall frostNov 3median date
Growing season217 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Geraldine compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Geraldine falls between March 14 and April 16, a 33-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 22 and November 18.
- The median last frost is 8 days later than the Alabama median of Mar 23.
- Its 217-day growing season is longer than 22% 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 65 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Huntsville, AL, 65 km away, the last frost here is 7 days later than there and the growing season is 12 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 22 |
| 50% (median) | November 3 |
| 90% (late) | November 18 |
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 Geraldine, AL
Geraldine, AL frost dates — last frost Mar 31, first frost Nov 3, 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 8 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
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 11 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 21Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
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 11 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Transplant outside: Apr 14 to May 5
Plant for fall: Oct 20 to Nov 24
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Geraldine, 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 8 – Oct 6 |
| Kale | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Broccoli | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| 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 11 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 24 – Apr 7 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 3 – Mar 10 | Apr 14 – Apr 21 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 3 – Mar 10 | — | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| 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 11 – Aug 25 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 10 – Apr 7 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 14 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 7 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 7 – Apr 28 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 14 – May 5 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 20 – Nov 24 |
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 Sand Mt Substn, AL weather station, 9 km away (elevation 1,191 ft (363 m)).
Frost dates near Geraldine
- Groveoak Mar 31 · Nov 3
- Dawson Mar 31 · Nov 3
- Crossville Mar 31 · Nov 3
- Fyffe Mar 31 · Nov 3
- Albertville Mar 17 · Nov 19
- Collinsville Apr 1 · Oct 31
- Langston Apr 4 · Oct 30
- Section Apr 4 · Oct 30
- Rainsville Mar 29 · Nov 8
- Guntersville Mar 17 · Nov 19
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Geraldine, AL?
The median last spring frost in Geraldine, 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 Geraldine, AL?
The median first fall frost is November 3, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 22.
How long is the growing season in Geraldine, AL?
About 217 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Geraldine, AL?
Geraldine, AL is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.