Frost dates for 35633 — Florence, AL
Last spring frostMar 27median date
First fall frostNov 3median date
Growing season221 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Florence compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Florence falls between March 7 and April 13, a 37-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 22 and November 19.
- The median last frost is 4 days later than the Alabama median of Mar 23.
- Its 221-day growing season is longer than 29% 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 62 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Decatur, AL, 76 km away, the last frost here is 1 day later than there and the growing season is 5 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 7 |
| 50% (median) | March 27 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 13 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 22 |
| 50% (median) | November 3 |
| 90% (late) | November 19 |
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 Florence, AL
Frost dates for 35633 — Florence, AL — last frost Mar 27, first frost Nov 3, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 1
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Transplant outside: Apr 10 to May 1
Plant for fall: Oct 20 to Nov 24
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Florence, AL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Feb 27 – Apr 3 | Sep 8 – Oct 6 |
| Kale | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Broccoli | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Okra | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Apr 17 – May 1 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — |
| Basil | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 20 – Apr 3 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | Apr 10 – Apr 17 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | — | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | — | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 6 – Apr 3 | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 6 – Apr 3 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 10 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 24 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | — | — |
| 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 Muscle Shoals 2 N, AL weather station, 15 km away (elevation 531 ft (162 m)).
ZIP codes in Florence: 35630 35631 35632 35633 35634
Frost dates near Florence
- Cloverdale Mar 27 · Nov 3
- Sheffield Mar 30 · Nov 3
- Muscle Shoals Mar 30 · Nov 3
- Waterloo Apr 9 · Oct 28
- Killen Mar 29 · Nov 4
- Tuscumbia Mar 30 · Nov 3
- Cherokee Apr 9 · Oct 28
- Leighton Mar 20 · Nov 8
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Florence, AL?
The median last spring frost in Florence, AL is March 27. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 13, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Florence, 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 Florence, AL?
About 221 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Florence, AL?
Florence, AL is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.