Kinston, AL frost dates
Last spring frostMar 4median date
First fall frostNov 26median date
Growing season267 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Kinston compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Kinston falls between February 6 and March 22, a 44-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 7 and December 25.
- The median last frost is 19 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 12 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 Dothan, AL, 71 km away, the last frost here is 3 days later than there and the growing season is 1 day shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 6 |
| 50% (median) | March 4 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 22 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 7 |
| 50% (median) | November 26 |
| 90% (late) | December 25 |
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 Kinston, AL
Kinston, AL frost dates — last frost Mar 4, first frost Nov 26, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 10 to Dec 24Transplant outside: Feb 4 to Feb 18
Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 11 to Feb 25Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 29
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 4 to Feb 18Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 11 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Sow outdoors: Jan 21 to Feb 11Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Jan 21 to Feb 11Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Oct 15 to Nov 5
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Mar 25Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 11Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 11Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 8
Plant for fall: Nov 12 to Dec 17
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Kinston, AL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 10 – Dec 24 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Feb 4 – Mar 11 | Oct 1 – Oct 29 |
| Kale | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Broccoli | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Cabbage | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | — | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Okra | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — |
| Basil | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 21 – Feb 11 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 21 – Feb 11 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 28 – Mar 11 | Oct 15 – Nov 5 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 4 – Feb 11 | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 4 – Feb 11 | — | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 4 – Feb 11 | — | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 4 – Feb 11 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 11 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 11 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 4 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 18 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 11 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 12 – Dec 17 |
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 Florala Muni Ap, AL weather station, 23 km away (elevation 315 ft (96 m)).
Frost dates near Kinston
- Samson Mar 23 · Nov 7
- Opp Feb 28 · Nov 28
- Coffee Springs Mar 23 · Nov 7
- Elba Mar 9 · Nov 21
- Florala Mar 4 · Nov 26
- Lockhart Mar 4 · Nov 26
- New Brockton Mar 9 · Nov 21
- Enterprise Mar 9 · Nov 21
- Geneva Mar 23 · Nov 7
- Chancellor Mar 9 · Nov 21
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Kinston, AL?
The median last spring frost in Kinston, AL is March 4. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 22, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Kinston, AL?
The median first fall frost is November 26, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 7.
How long is the growing season in Kinston, AL?
About 267 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Kinston, AL?
Kinston, AL is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.