Frost dates for 35957 — Boaz, AL
Last spring frostMar 19median date
First fall frostNov 18median date
Growing season244 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Boaz compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Boaz falls between February 28 and April 5, a 36-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 2 and December 6.
- The median last frost is 4 days earlier than the Alabama median of Mar 23.
- Its 244-day growing season is longer than 71% of the 574 Alabama places with a regular frost season (state median 231 days).
- The last frost is 10 days earlier than the zone 8a median of Mar 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 52 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Huntsville, AL, 69 km away, the last frost here is 5 days earlier than there and the growing season is 15 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 28 |
| 50% (median) | March 19 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 5 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 2 |
| 50% (median) | November 18 |
| 90% (late) | December 6 |
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 Boaz, AL
Frost dates for 35957 — Boaz, AL — last frost Mar 19, first frost Nov 18, zone 8a. 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 23 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
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 26 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Oct 7 to Oct 28
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Feb 26Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
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 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 23
Plant for fall: Nov 4 to Dec 9
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Boaz, 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 23 – Oct 21 |
| Kale | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Sep 9 – Sep 30 |
| Broccoli | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Cabbage | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| 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 26 – Sep 16 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 26 | Oct 7 – Oct 28 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | Apr 2 – Apr 9 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | — | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| 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 26 – Sep 9 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 26 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 19 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 5 – Apr 2 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 2 – Apr 23 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 4 – Dec 9 |
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 Guntersville, AL weather station, 20 km away (elevation 577 ft (176 m)).
ZIP codes in Boaz: 35956 35957
Frost dates near Boaz
- Horton Mar 19 · Nov 18
- Albertville Mar 17 · Nov 19
- Douglas Mar 19 · Nov 18
- Altoona Mar 19 · Nov 13
- Crossville Mar 31 · Nov 3
- Walnut Grove Mar 26 · Nov 10
- Guntersville Mar 17 · Nov 19
- Attalla Mar 19 · Nov 13
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Boaz, AL?
The median last spring frost in Boaz, AL is March 19. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 5, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Boaz, AL?
The median first fall frost is November 18, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 2.
How long is the growing season in Boaz, AL?
About 244 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Boaz, AL?
Boaz, AL is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.