Frost dates for 35151 — Sylacauga, AL
Last spring frostMar 31median date
First fall frostNov 2median date
Growing season216 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Sylacauga compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Sylacauga falls between March 10 and April 16, a 37-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 20 and November 16.
- The median last frost is 8 days later than the Alabama median of Mar 23.
- Its 216-day growing season is longer than 21% 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 58 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Birmingham, AL, 59 km away, the last frost here is 10 days later than there and the growing season is 19 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 10 |
| 50% (median) | March 31 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 16 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 20 |
| 50% (median) | November 2 |
| 90% (late) | November 16 |
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 Sylacauga, AL
Frost dates for 35151 — Sylacauga, AL — last frost Mar 31, first frost Nov 2, 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 7 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 17
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 17
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 17
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 10 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 12
Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 21Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
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 10 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Transplant outside: Apr 14 to May 5
Plant for fall: Oct 19 to Nov 23
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Sylacauga, 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 7 – Oct 5 |
| Kale | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Broccoli | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | Jul 27 – Aug 17 |
| Cabbage | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | Jul 27 – Aug 17 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | Jul 27 – Aug 17 |
| 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 10 – Aug 31 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | Sep 7 – Sep 28 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 24 – Apr 7 | Sep 21 – Oct 12 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 3 – Mar 10 | Apr 14 – Apr 21 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 3 – Mar 10 | — | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| 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 10 – Aug 24 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 10 – Apr 7 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 14 | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 7 | Sep 7 – Sep 28 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 7 – Apr 28 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 14 – May 5 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 19 – Nov 23 |
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 Childersburg Wtp, AL weather station, 12 km away (elevation 417 ft (127 m)).
ZIP codes in Sylacauga: 35150 35151
Frost dates near Sylacauga
- Childersburg Mar 31 · Nov 2
- Bon Air Mar 31 · Nov 2
- Sycamore Apr 2 · Oct 31
- Wilsonville Mar 31 · Nov 2
- Weogufka Mar 25 · Nov 11
- Harpersville Mar 31 · Nov 2
- Shelby Mar 21 · Nov 11
- Hollins Apr 2 · Oct 31
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Sylacauga, AL?
The median last spring frost in Sylacauga, 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 Sylacauga, AL?
The median first fall frost is November 2, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 20.
How long is the growing season in Sylacauga, AL?
About 216 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Sylacauga, AL?
Sylacauga, AL is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.