Frost Dates for Blountsville, AL

Based on data from Hanceville weather station, 11 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 6
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. October 29
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly 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 14
First Fall Frost October 24

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 25
First Fall Hard Freeze November 6
34.08°N, -86.59°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

206 Days April 6 to October 29

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness 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 (−12 to −9°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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

20° 40° 60° 80°
40°
High: 51°F
Avg: 40°F
Low: 30°F
Jan
44°
High: 55°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 32°F
Feb
51°
High: 64°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 39°F
Mar
59°
High: 72°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 46°F
Apr
67°
High: 79°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 55°F
May
74°
High: 85°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 63°F
Jun
78°
High: 88°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 67°F
Jul
77°
High: 88°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 66°F
Aug
72°
High: 83°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 60°F
Sep
60°
High: 73°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 48°F
Oct
49°
High: 62°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 37°F
Nov
43°
High: 54°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 32°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 4" 8" 12" 12.1"
11.7"
11.66"
Jan
10.9"
10.88"
Feb
12.0"
12.02"
Mar
12.1"
12.05"
Apr
10.8"
10.83"
May
7.9"
7.90"
Jun
8.3"
8.34"
Jul
9.5"
9.49"
Aug
9.6"
9.59"
Sep
8.8"
8.84"
Oct
10.4"
10.41"
Nov
11.5"
11.53"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:01 AM – 4:59 PM · 9h 58m
Feb: 6:37 AM – 5:23 PM · 10h 46m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 45m
Apr: 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM · 12h 52m
May: 5:07 AM – 6:53 PM · 13h 46m
Jun: 4:52 AM – 7:08 PM · 14h 16m
Jul: 4:58 AM – 7:02 PM · 14h 04m
Aug: 5:22 AM – 6:38 PM · 13h 16m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 12m
Oct: 6:26 AM – 5:34 PM · 11h 07m
Nov: 6:54 AM – 5:06 PM · 10h 11m
Dec: 7:08 AM – 4:52 PM · 9h 44m
Daylight Longest: 14h 16m · Shortest: 9h 44m

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