Pelham, AL frost dates
Last spring frostMar 19median date
First fall frostNov 8median date
Growing season234 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Pelham compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Pelham falls between February 26 and April 9, a 42-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 26 and November 29.
- The median last frost is 4 days earlier than the Alabama median of Mar 23.
- Its 234-day growing season is longer than 54% 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 51 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Birmingham, AL, 26 km away, the last frost here is 2 days earlier than there and the growing season is 1 day shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 26 |
| 50% (median) | March 19 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 9 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 26 |
| 50% (median) | November 8 |
| 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 Pelham, AL
Pelham, AL frost dates — last frost Mar 19, first frost Nov 8, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Feb 26Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Feb 26Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 23
Plant for fall: Oct 25 to Nov 29
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Pelham, AL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Feb 19 – Mar 26 | Sep 13 – Oct 11 |
| Kale | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Broccoli | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Okra | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — |
| Basil | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 26 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | Apr 2 – Apr 9 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | — | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | — | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 26 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 26 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 19 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 5 – Apr 2 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 2 – Apr 23 | — | — |
| 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 Helena, AL weather station, 7 km away (elevation 479 ft (146 m)).
Frost dates near Pelham
- Siluria Mar 19 · Nov 8
- Saginaw Mar 12 · Nov 16
- Chelsea Mar 19 · Nov 8
- Alabaster Mar 12 · Nov 16
- Maylene Mar 19 · Nov 8
- Helena Mar 19 · Nov 8
- Shannon Mar 23 · Nov 10
- Columbiana Mar 12 · Nov 16
- Calera Mar 12 · Nov 16
- Montevallo Mar 12 · Nov 16
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Pelham, AL?
The median last spring frost in Pelham, AL is March 19. 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 Pelham, AL?
The median first fall frost is November 8, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 26.
How long is the growing season in Pelham, AL?
About 234 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Pelham, AL?
Pelham, AL is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.