Frost dates for 36101 — Montgomery, AL
Last spring frostMar 4median date
First fall frostNov 18median date
Growing season259 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Montgomery compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Montgomery falls between February 9 and March 23, a 42-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 1 and December 10.
- The median last frost is 19 days earlier than the Alabama median of Mar 23.
- Its 259-day growing season is longer than 89% 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 40 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 9 |
| 50% (median) | March 4 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 23 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 1 |
| 50% (median) | November 18 |
| 90% (late) | December 10 |
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 Montgomery, AL
Frost dates for 36101 — Montgomery, AL — last frost Mar 4, first frost Nov 18, 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: Sep 23 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 4 to Feb 18Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 11 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
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: Aug 26 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Jan 21 to Feb 11Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Oct 7 to Oct 28
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Mar 25Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 11Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
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: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 8
Plant for fall: Nov 4 to Dec 9
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Montgomery, 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 | Sep 23 – Oct 21 |
| Kale | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Sep 9 – Sep 30 |
| Broccoli | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Cabbage | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| 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 | Aug 26 – Sep 16 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 21 – Feb 11 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 28 – Mar 11 | Oct 7 – Oct 28 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 4 – Feb 11 | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 4 – Feb 11 | — | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| 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 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 11 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 4 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 18 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 11 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| 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 Montgomery 6sw, AL weather station, 11 km away (elevation 226 ft (69 m)).
ZIP codes in Montgomery: 36101 36102 36103 36104 36105 36106 36107 36108 36109 36110 36111 36112 36113 36114 36115 36116 36117 36118 36119 36120 36121 36123 36124 36125 36130 36131 36132 36135 36140 36141 36142 36177 36191
Frost dates near Montgomery
- Mount Meigs Mar 4 · Nov 18
- Pike Road Mar 4 · Nov 18
- Coosada Mar 13 · Nov 13
- Millbrook Mar 13 · Nov 13
- Hope Hull Mar 13 · Nov 13
- Elmore Mar 13 · Nov 13
- Prattville Mar 13 · Nov 13
- Wetumpka Mar 25 · Nov 8
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Montgomery, AL?
The median last spring frost in Montgomery, AL is March 4. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 23, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Montgomery, AL?
The median first fall frost is November 18, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Montgomery, AL?
About 259 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Montgomery, AL?
Montgomery, AL is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.