Frost Dates for Phenix City, AL
In Phenix City, 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 265 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 24, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Columbus Metro Airport, GA weather station, 7 miles away, elevation 392 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 24 | Nov 7 |
| 20% | Mar 18 | Nov 12 |
| 30% | Mar 14 | Nov 16 |
| 40% | Mar 10 | Nov 19 |
| 50% | Mar 5 | Nov 23 |
| 60% | Mar 1 | Nov 28 |
| 70% | Feb 26 | Dec 3 |
| 80% | Feb 20 | Dec 8 |
| 90% | Feb 11 | Dec 18 |
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 20 | Nov 12 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 5 | Nov 23 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 21 | Dec 12 |
Planting calendar for Phenix City
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.