Frost Dates for Dothan, AL
In Dothan, AL, the average last spring frost is around Mar 1 and the average first fall frost around Nov 24, for a growing season of about 270 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 21, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Dothan Rgnl Airport, AL weather station, 7 miles away, elevation 370 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% | Mar 21 | Nov 7 |
| 20% | Mar 14 | Nov 11 |
| 30% | Mar 10 | Nov 15 |
| 40% | Mar 6 | Nov 20 |
| 50% | Mar 1 | Nov 24 |
| 60% | Feb 25 | Nov 29 |
| 70% | Feb 20 | Dec 3 |
| 80% | Feb 12 | Dec 9 |
| 90% | Feb 3 | Dec 24 |
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 15 | Nov 12 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 1 | Nov 24 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 12 | Dec 16 |
Planting calendar for Dothan
Transplant Mar 8 – Mar 22
Transplant Mar 15 – Mar 29
Transplant Mar 15 – Mar 29
Transplant Mar 8 – Mar 22
Sow or transplant Mar 8 – Mar 22
Sow or transplant Mar 8 – Mar 22
Sow or transplant Mar 15 – Mar 29
Sow or transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Fall sowing Sep 29 – Oct 27
Fall sowing Sep 29 – Oct 20
Fall sowing Sep 15 – Sep 29
Sow or transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Fall sowing Sep 15 – Oct 13
Transplant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Fall sowing Sep 1 – Sep 15
Transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Fall sowing Sep 1 – Sep 15
Fall sowing Sep 1 – Sep 15
Fall sowing Oct 13 – Nov 3
Fall sowing Sep 15 – Sep 29
Plant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Based on the average last frost (Mar 1) and first frost (Nov 24). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.