Frost Dates for Foley, AL
In Foley, AL, the average last spring frost is around Mar 5 and the average first fall frost around Nov 23, for a growing season of about 264 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 26, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Robertsdale, AL weather station, 12 miles away, elevation 161 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 26 | Nov 5 |
| 20% | Mar 19 | Nov 11 |
| 30% | Mar 14 | Nov 15 |
| 40% | Mar 10 | Nov 19 |
| 50% | Mar 5 | Nov 23 |
| 60% | Mar 1 | Nov 28 |
| 70% | Feb 26 | Dec 1 |
| 80% | Feb 20 | Dec 6 |
| 90% | Feb 12 | Dec 15 |
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 21 | Nov 12 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 5 | Nov 23 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 21 | Dec 9 |
Planting calendar for Foley
Transplant Mar 12 – Mar 26
Transplant Mar 19 – Apr 2
Transplant Mar 19 – Apr 2
Transplant Mar 12 – Mar 26
Sow or transplant Mar 12 – Mar 26
Sow or transplant Mar 12 – Mar 26
Sow or transplant Mar 19 – Apr 2
Sow or transplant Feb 5 – Feb 19
Fall sowing Sep 28 – Oct 26
Fall sowing Sep 28 – Oct 19
Fall sowing Sep 14 – Sep 28
Sow or transplant Feb 5 – Feb 19
Fall sowing Sep 14 – Oct 12
Transplant Feb 19 – Mar 5
Fall sowing Aug 31 – Sep 14
Transplant Feb 12 – Feb 26
Fall sowing Aug 31 – Sep 14
Fall sowing Aug 31 – Sep 14
Fall sowing Oct 12 – Nov 2
Fall sowing Sep 14 – Sep 28
Plant Feb 5 – Feb 19
Based on the average last frost (Mar 5) and first frost (Nov 23). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.