Frost Dates for Argo, AL

Based on data from Pinson weather station, 11 miles away

Elevation: 814 ft

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 4
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. November 1

30% Probability

Only a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.
Last Spring Frost April 11
First Fall Frost October 28

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 22
First Fall Hard Freeze November 11
33.69°N, 86.50°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

211 Days April 4 to November 1

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.
Zone 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January54°42°31°
February58°46°34°
March67°54°41°
April75°61°48°
May82°69°56°
June88°76°65°
July90°79°68°
August90°79°68°
September85°73°61°
October75°62°50°
November64°51°39°
December56°45°34°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January8.4
February9.0
March11.9
April10.3
May9.7
June9.0
July8.3
August7.2
September10.0
October10.0
November10.2
December10.1

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 14h 14m · Shortest: 9h 46m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Central Time (CT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:56 AM4:56 PM9h 60m
February6:38 AM5:25 PM10h 48m
March7:04 AM6:49 PM11h 45m
April6:22 AM7:12 PM12h 51m
May5:51 AM7:35 PM13h 45m
June5:40 AM7:54 PM14h 14m
July5:51 AM7:53 PM14h 02m
August6:13 AM7:29 PM13h 15m
September6:35 AM6:47 PM12h 12m
October6:58 AM6:06 PM11h 08m
November6:25 AM4:38 PM10h 13m
December6:49 AM4:36 PM9h 46m

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