Last frost date in Albertville, AL
Expect the last frost in Albertville around March 17. Frost after April 5 happens in only one year out of ten. The first fall frost usually arrives about November 19, which leaves 247 frost-free days. An early freeze before November 4 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- Apr 5
- Average first frost
- Nov 19
- Frost-free season
- 247 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Mar 2
No frost in the next 7 nights
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:24 UTC
- ThuOct 2247°
- FriOct 2347°
- SatOct 2446°
- SunOct 2544°
- MonOct 2645°
- TueOct 2748°
- WedOct 2847°
Planting calendar for Albertville
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across Alabama.
TomatoesMar 24–Apr 7
PumpkinsMar 31–Apr 14
SunflowersMar 17–Apr 7
CucumbersMar 31–Apr 7
CornMar 24–Apr 7
Sweet potatoesApr 7–Apr 21
WatermelonMar 31–Apr 14
Green beansMar 24–Apr 14
ZucchiniMar 24–Apr 7
OkraApr 7–Apr 21
PeppersMar 31–Apr 14
BasilMar 24–Apr 7
Butternut squashMar 24–Apr 7
CantaloupeMar 31–Apr 14
EggplantMar 31–Apr 14
PotatoesFeb 17–Mar 3
OnionsFeb 3–Feb 24
CarrotsFeb 24–Mar 31
LettuceMar 3–Mar 24
BroccoliFeb 17–Mar 3
BeetsFeb 17–Mar 31
PeasFeb 3–Feb 17
CabbageFeb 17–Mar 3
RadishesFeb 10–Mar 24
Brussels sproutsMar 3–Mar 17
SpinachFeb 3–Feb 24
CilantroMar 3–Mar 24
KaleFeb 17–Mar 3
Collard greensFeb 17–Mar 3
TurnipsFeb 17–Mar 3
DillMar 17–Mar 31
CeleryMar 24–Mar 31
CauliflowerMar 3–Mar 17
LeeksMar 3–Mar 17
Swiss chardMar 3–Mar 31
ParsleyMar 3–Mar 24
Tulip bulbsNov 5–Dec 10
GarlicOct 15–Nov 30
Daffodil bulbsOct 15–Nov 30
StrawberriesFeb 17–Mar 3
AsparagusFeb 17–Mar 3Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Feb 26 | Mar 17 | Apr 5 | Nov 4 | Nov 19 | Dec 6 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Feb 8 | Mar 2 | Mar 23 | Nov 13 | Dec 1 | Dec 24 |
Read the spring 10% column as the date after which only one year in ten still gets frost. That is the safer date for tomatoes, peppers and basil.
Where these numbers come from
NOAA station Guntersville No.2 (USC00013575) sits 8.4 miles from the center of Albertville at 595 feet. Its averages cover 1991 to 2020. Low spots, valleys and open fields can keep getting frost a week or two after the station stops; city centers and lakeshores usually get less of it.
Questions
When is the last frost in Albertville, AL?
The average last frost date in Albertville is March 17, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after April 5.
When is the first frost in Albertville?
The first frost in fall usually comes around November 19. One year in ten it arrives before November 4.
How long is the growing season in Albertville?
About 247 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in Albertville?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from March 24 to April 7. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.
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- OxfordMar 23
- AthensMar 20
- BirminghamMar 21
- Mountain BrookMar 21
- Vestavia HillsMar 21