Frost Dates for Daphne, AL
In Daphne, AL, the average last spring frost is around Mar 15 and the average first fall frost around Nov 19, for a growing season of about 251 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 2, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Fairhope 3 Ne, AL weather station, 5 miles away, elevation 95 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Apr 2 | Nov 2 |
| 20% | Mar 28 | Nov 7 |
| 30% | Mar 24 | Nov 12 |
| 40% | Mar 19 | Nov 16 |
| 50% | Mar 15 | Nov 19 |
| 60% | Mar 10 | Nov 23 |
| 70% | Mar 4 | Nov 27 |
| 80% | Feb 26 | Dec 2 |
| 90% | Feb 17 | Dec 10 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Mar 29 | Nov 8 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 15 | Nov 19 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 28 | Dec 3 |
Planting calendar for Daphne
Transplant Mar 22 – Apr 5
Transplant Mar 29 – Apr 12
Transplant Mar 29 – Apr 12
Transplant Mar 22 – Apr 5
Sow or transplant Mar 22 – Apr 5
Sow or transplant Mar 22 – Apr 5
Sow or transplant Mar 29 – Apr 12
Sow or transplant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Fall sowing Sep 24 – Oct 22
Fall sowing Sep 24 – Oct 15
Fall sowing Sep 10 – Sep 24
Sow or transplant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Fall sowing Sep 10 – Oct 8
Transplant Mar 1 – Mar 15
Fall sowing Aug 27 – Sep 10
Transplant Feb 22 – Mar 8
Fall sowing Aug 27 – Sep 10
Fall sowing Aug 27 – Sep 10
Fall sowing Oct 8 – Oct 29
Fall sowing Sep 10 – Sep 24
Plant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Based on the average last frost (Mar 15) and first frost (Nov 19). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.