Frost dates for 36533 — Fairhope, AL
Last spring frostMar 10median date
First fall frostNov 17median date
Growing season252 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Fairhope compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Fairhope falls between February 20 and March 30, a 38-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 2 and December 6.
- The median last frost is 13 days earlier than the Alabama median of Mar 23.
- Its 252-day growing season is longer than 81% of the 574 Alabama places with a regular frost season (state median 231 days).
- The last frost is 7 days later than the zone 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 25 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Mobile, AL, 33 km away, the last frost here is 17 days later than there and the growing season is 36 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 20 |
| 50% (median) | March 10 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 30 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 2 |
| 50% (median) | November 17 |
| 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 Fairhope, AL
Frost dates for 36533 — Fairhope, AL — last frost Mar 10, first frost Nov 17, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Oct 27
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Mar 31Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 14
Plant for fall: Nov 3 to Dec 8
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Fairhope, AL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Feb 10 – Mar 17 | Sep 22 – Oct 20 |
| Kale | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Broccoli | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Cabbage | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Okra | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — |
| Basil | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 17 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 17 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 3 – Mar 17 | Oct 6 – Oct 27 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | Mar 24 – Mar 31 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 17 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 17 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 24 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 7 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 3 – Dec 8 |
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 Fairhope 2 Ne, AL weather station, 7 km away (elevation 23 ft (7 m)).
ZIP codes in Fairhope: 36532 36533
Frost dates near Fairhope
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- Summerdale Mar 5 · Nov 23
- Foley Mar 5 · Nov 23
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Fairhope, AL?
The median last spring frost in Fairhope, AL is March 10. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 30, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Fairhope, AL?
The median first fall frost is November 17, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 2.
How long is the growing season in Fairhope, AL?
About 252 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Fairhope, AL?
Fairhope, AL is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.