Last frost date in Phenix City, AL
Expect the last frost in Phenix City around March 5. Frost after March 24 happens in only one year out of ten. The first fall frost usually arrives about November 23, which leaves 265 frost-free days. An early freeze before November 7 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- Mar 24
- Average first frost
- Nov 23
- Frost-free season
- 265 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Feb 21
No frost in the next 7 nights
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:57 UTC
- ThuOct 2249°
- FriOct 2347°
- SatOct 2449°
- SunOct 2548°
- MonOct 2647°
- TueOct 2749°
- WedOct 2848°
Planting calendar for Phenix City
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across Alabama.
TomatoesMar 12–Mar 26
PumpkinsMar 19–Apr 2
SunflowersMar 5–Mar 26
CucumbersMar 19–Mar 26
CornMar 12–Mar 26
Sweet potatoesMar 26–Apr 9
WatermelonMar 19–Apr 2
Green beansMar 12–Apr 2
ZucchiniMar 12–Mar 26
OkraMar 26–Apr 9
PeppersMar 19–Apr 2
BasilMar 12–Mar 26
Butternut squashMar 12–Mar 26
CantaloupeMar 19–Apr 2
EggplantMar 19–Apr 2
PotatoesFeb 5–Feb 19
OnionsJan 22–Feb 12
CarrotsFeb 12–Mar 19
LettuceFeb 19–Mar 12
BroccoliFeb 5–Feb 19
BeetsFeb 5–Mar 19
PeasJan 22–Feb 5
CabbageFeb 5–Feb 19
RadishesJan 29–Mar 12
Brussels sproutsFeb 19–Mar 5
SpinachJan 22–Feb 12
CilantroFeb 19–Mar 12
KaleFeb 5–Feb 19
Collard greensFeb 5–Feb 19
TurnipsFeb 5–Feb 19
DillMar 5–Mar 19
CeleryMar 12–Mar 19
CauliflowerFeb 19–Mar 5
LeeksFeb 19–Mar 5
Swiss chardFeb 19–Mar 19
ParsleyFeb 19–Mar 12
Tulip bulbsNov 9–Dec 14
GarlicOct 15–Nov 30
Daffodil bulbsOct 15–Nov 30
StrawberriesFeb 5–Feb 19
AsparagusFeb 5–Feb 19Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Feb 11 | Mar 5 | Mar 24 | Nov 7 | Nov 23 | Dec 18 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Jan 25 | Feb 21 | Mar 14 | Nov 19 | Dec 12 | Jan 13 |
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 Columbus Metro Airport (USW00093842) sits 6.7 miles from the center of Phenix City at 392 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 Phenix City, AL?
The average last frost date in Phenix City is March 5, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after March 24.
When is the first frost in Phenix City?
The first frost in fall usually comes around November 23. One year in ten it arrives before November 7.
How long is the growing season in Phenix City?
About 265 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in Phenix City?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from March 12 to March 26. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.
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