Frost dates for Montgomery, Alabama
In a typical year, Montgomery’s last spring frost lands around Mar 4 and the first fall frost around Nov 18, a growing season of about 259 days. These are odds drawn from 30-year NOAA climate normals, not a promise. USDA zone 8b.
| Odds | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10 percent | Feb 9 | Nov 1 |
| 50 percent | Mar 4 | Nov 18 |
| 90 percent | Mar 23 | Dec 10 |
A 10 percent year is an early year, a 90 percent year a late one. Frost-sensitive planting usually waits for the 90 percent side of the last-frost band.
Soil in Montgomery is typically around 83°F at 4 inches this time of year, estimated from the last two weeks of normal air temperatures.
Plantable now in Montgomery
- Beet (Detroit Dark Red)
- Bok choy (Joi Choi)
- Broccoli (Green Magic)
- Brussels sprouts (Long Island Improved)
- Rutabaga (American Purple Top)
- Swiss chard (Ruby Red Chard)
- Chives (Common Chives)
- Calendula (Pacific Beauty)
Timing comes from the same temperature engine the app uses, run against Montgomery’s normals for today.
Nearby cities
- Columbus, GA (around Mar 5 to Nov 23)
- Birmingham, AL (around Mar 21 to Nov 11)
- Atlanta, GA (around Mar 25 to Nov 9)
- Macon, GA (around Mar 21 to Nov 10)
- Mobile, AL (around Feb 21 to Dec 6)
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