Goodway, AL frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 28median date
First fall frostNov 27median date
Growing season272 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Goodway compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Goodway falls between February 1 and March 21, a 48-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 8 and December 24.
- The median last frost is 23 days earlier than the Alabama median of Mar 23.
- Its 272-day growing season is longer than 97% of the 574 Alabama places with a regular frost season (state median 231 days).
- The last frost is 16 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 30 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Mobile, AL, 99 km away, the last frost here is 7 days later than there and the growing season is 16 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 1 |
| 50% (median) | February 28 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 21 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 8 |
| 50% (median) | November 27 |
| 90% (late) | December 24 |
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 Goodway, AL
Goodway, AL frost dates — last frost Feb 28, first frost Nov 27, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 6 to Dec 20Transplant outside: Jan 31 to Feb 14
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 30
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Jan 31 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 23
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Oct 16 to Nov 6
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 21Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Apr 4
Plant for fall: Nov 13 to Dec 18
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Goodway, AL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 6 – Dec 20 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Jan 31 – Mar 7 | Oct 2 – Oct 30 |
| Kale | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Broccoli | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Cabbage | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Okra | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — |
| Basil | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 17 – Feb 7 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 17 – Feb 7 | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 24 – Mar 7 | Oct 16 – Nov 6 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | Mar 14 – Mar 21 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | — | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | — | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 7 – Mar 7 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 7 – Mar 7 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 7 – Feb 28 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 14 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 7 | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 7 – Mar 28 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 13 – Dec 18 |
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 Atmore, AL weather station, 17 km away (elevation 299 ft (91 m)).
Frost dates near Goodway
- Megargel Feb 28 · Nov 27
- Frisco City Feb 28 · Nov 27
- Excel Mar 10 · Nov 17
- Huxford Feb 28 · Nov 27
- Uriah Feb 28 · Nov 27
- Mexia Mar 22 · Nov 8
- Range Mar 10 · Nov 17
- Perdue Hill Mar 22 · Nov 8
- Monroeville Mar 10 · Nov 17
- Lenox Mar 10 · Nov 17
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Goodway, AL?
The median last spring frost in Goodway, AL is February 28. 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 Goodway, AL?
The median first fall frost is November 27, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 8.
How long is the growing season in Goodway, AL?
About 272 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Goodway, AL?
Goodway, AL is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.