Frost Dates for Gadsden, AL
In Gadsden, AL, the average last spring frost is around Mar 19 and the average first fall frost around Nov 13, for a growing season of about 240 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 7, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Gadsden, AL weather station, 2 miles away, elevation 565 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 7 | Nov 1 |
| 20% | Mar 31 | Nov 4 |
| 30% | Mar 27 | Nov 7 |
| 40% | Mar 23 | Nov 10 |
| 50% | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
| 60% | Mar 15 | Nov 16 |
| 70% | Mar 11 | Nov 20 |
| 80% | Mar 6 | Nov 25 |
| 90% | Feb 27 | Dec 1 |
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) | Apr 1 | Nov 3 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 4 | Nov 27 |
Planting calendar for Gadsden
Transplant Mar 26 – Apr 9
Transplant Apr 2 – Apr 16
Transplant Apr 2 – Apr 16
Transplant Mar 26 – Apr 9
Sow or transplant Mar 26 – Apr 9
Sow or transplant Mar 26 – Apr 9
Sow or transplant Apr 2 – Apr 16
Sow or transplant Feb 19 – Mar 5
Fall sowing Sep 18 – Oct 16
Fall sowing Sep 18 – Oct 9
Fall sowing Sep 4 – Sep 18
Sow or transplant Feb 19 – Mar 5
Fall sowing Sep 4 – Oct 2
Transplant Mar 5 – Mar 19
Fall sowing Aug 21 – Sep 4
Transplant Feb 26 – Mar 12
Fall sowing Aug 21 – Sep 4
Fall sowing Aug 21 – Sep 4
Fall sowing Oct 2 – Oct 23
Fall sowing Sep 4 – Sep 18
Plant Feb 19 – Mar 5
Based on the average last frost (Mar 19) and first frost (Nov 13). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.